pteryla en · NOUN
Etymology
Possibly from ptero- + Ancient Greek ὕλη (húlē, “forest”).
Meanings
- One of the areas of a bird's skin on which feathers grow.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pterylae | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| pterylas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |