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单词 pennaceous
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Definition of pennaceous in English:

pennaceous

adjective pəˈneɪʃəspɛˈneɪʃəs
Ornithology
  • Relating to, of the nature of, or resembling a feather or feathers; (in later use) specifically designating (part of) a feather in which the barbs form a coherent vane (contrasted with downy or plumulaceous).

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in James Francis Stephens (1792–1852), entomologist. From scientific Latin pennaceus + -ous.

 
 

Definition of pennaceous in US English:

pennaceous

adjective
Ornithology
  • Relating to, of the nature of, or resembling a feather or feathers; (in later use) specifically designating (part of) a feather in which the barbs form a coherent vane (contrasted with downy or plumulaceous).

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in James Francis Stephens (1792–1852), entomologist. From scientific Latin pennaceus + -ous.

 
 
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