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Meaning of 'hypoptilum' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Hypoptilum [ n.]
- An accessory plume arising from the posterior side of the stem of the contour feathers of many birds; -- called also aftershaft. See Illust. of Feather.

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hyp hypaethral hypallage hypanthia hypanthium hypanthiums hypapophyles hypapophysis hyparterial hypaspist

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