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filoplume

(fĭlˈə-plo͞omˌ, fīˈlə-)

noun

A hairlike feather having few or no barbs, usually located between contour feathers.

Origin:

Origin: Latin fīlum, thread; see g^whī- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + plume

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