auriculars

auriculars
A circle of feathers surrounding the opening of the ear of birds.

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  • Auriculars — Au*ric u*lars, n. pl. (Zo[ o]l.) A circle of feathers surrounding the opening of the ear of birds. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • auriculars — au·ric·u·lar || ɔː rɪkjÊŠlÉ™ n. feathers that cover the ear opening (in birds) adj. relating to ear or hearing; of private confession …   English contemporary dictionary

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  • Supra-auricular — Su pra au*ric u*lar, a. (Zo[ o]l.) Situated above the ear coverts, or auriculars; said of certain feathers of birds. n. A supra auricular feather. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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