neossoptile
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neossoptile — ne·os·sop·tile … English syllables
plumage — plumaged, adj. /plooh mij/, n. 1. the entire feathery covering of a bird. 2. feathers collectively. [1375 1425; late ME < MF. See PLUME, AGE] * * * ▪ bird anatomy collective feathered covering of a bird. It provides protection, insulation,… … Universalium
neossology — n. study of nestling birds. ♦ neossoptile, n. newly hatched bird s downy feather … Dictionary of difficult words
-ptile — ptə̇l, pˌtīl noun combining form ( s) Etymology: Greek ptilon : feather neossoptile teleoptile protoptile … Useful english dictionary
