"ptiloerection" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From ptilo- + erection. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ptilo|erection}} ptilo- + erection Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ptiloerection (uncountable)
  1. (ornithology) Fluffing up of feathers or down so that birds can control heat. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Ornithology Coordinate_terms: piloerection
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