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pteryla

noun
pter·​y·​la | \ ˈter-É™-lÉ™ How to pronounce pteryla (audio) \
plural pterylae\ ˈter-​É™-​ËŒlÄ“ How to pronounce pterylae (audio) , -​ËŒlÄ« \

Definition of pteryla

: one of the definite areas of the skin of a bird on which feathers grow

First Known Use of pteryla

1867, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for pteryla

New Latin, from Greek pteron + hylē wood, forest

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