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Feather

Scope note

One of the light, horny, epidural outgrowths that form the external covering of the body of birds. W

This term has 6 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name
Animal

Getty AAT term number

300011809

Broader Terms used

<keratinous material>

Narrower Terms used

quill (feather)
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Created

13yrs ago

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