remigial

/riːˈmɪdʒiəl, riːˈmɪdʒil/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a remige (a feather or a feather-like structure, especially one that supports the wing of a bird)

“The remigial structure in the new aircraft design improved its aerodynamics significantly.”

2. noun

a remige or a feather-like structure

“The biologist studied the remigial features of the penguin’s wings.”

Synonyms

  • pennaceous
  • plumose

Antonyms

  • barbellate
  • ciliated