bastard wing

/ˌbæstərd wɪŋ/
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Definitions of bastard wing
  1. noun
    tuft of small stiff feathers on the first digit of a bird's wing
    synonyms: alula, spurious wing
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    type of:
    feather, plumage, plume
    the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
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