English Explanatory Dictionary

aftershaft

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An accessory plume arising from the posterior of the contour feathers of many birds.

Word forms

aftershaft aftershafts

Etymology

From after- + shaft.

Synonyms

hypoptilum hypotile
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