HYPOPTILUM
\hˌa͡ɪpə͡ʊtˈɪləm], \hˌaɪpəʊtˈɪləm], \h_ˌaɪ_p_əʊ_t_ˈɪ_l_ə_m]\
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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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Snake's-head
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