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Semiplume — Sem i*plume (s[e^]m [i^]*pl[=u]m), n. (Zo[ o]l.) A feather which has a plumelike web, with the shaft of an ordinary feather. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
semiplume — semi·plume … English syllables
Crest (bird) — The crest is a prominent feature exhibited by several bird and dinosaur species on their heads. Fleshy crests are called cockscombs; this article discusses feather crests.Generally used for display purposes, crests can be fixed or erectile,… … Wikipedia
Crest (feathers) — Not to be confused with Backrest (disambiguation). The Cockatiel an example of a crested bird species The crest is a prominent feature exhibited by several bird and dinosaur species on their heads. Generally used for display purposes, crests can… … Wikipedia
semiplumaceous — | ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ at semi + adjective Etymology: semi + plumaceous : having the character of a semiplume … Useful english dictionary
