alulae

/ˌæljʊˈleɪ, ˌælʊˈleɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

The small feathers or the winglet at the end of a bird’s wing, especially in owls and nightjars.

“The distinctive sound of the owl’s wings was created by the movement of its alulae.”

Synonyms

  • featherlets
  • winglet

Antonyms

  • allos