"pterylology" meaning in All languages combined

See pterylology on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From pteryla + -ology. Etymology templates: {{af|en|pteryla|-ology}} pteryla + -ology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pterylology (uncountable)
  1. (ornithology, obsolete, rare) The study of distribution of feathers on birds. Tags: obsolete, rare, uncountable
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