barbule en · NOUN
Etymology
PIE word *bʰardʰéh₂ Borrowed from Latin barbula (“little beard”).
Meanings
- A small barb or beard.
- Any of the secondary barbs that form a fringe of small projections on a feather.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| barbules | Number=Plur | lexicographic |