amphipleura

/æmˈfɪplɪˈrɔrə, ˈæmfɪˈplɪˈrɔrə/

Definitions

1. noun

The hindmost pair of plumes, or the caudal feathers, in a bird.

“The ornithologist examined the bird’s plumage, focusing on its distinctive amphipleura.”

Synonyms

  • caudal feathers
  • hind plumes