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单词 neossoptile
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Definition of neossoptile in English:

neossoptile

noun nɪˈɒsɒptʌɪlˌnɪəˈsɒptʌɪl
Ornithology
  • Any of the soft or downy feathers of a juvenile bird. Often contrasted with teleoptile.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Alfred Newton (1829–1907), zoologist. From ancient Greek (non-Attic) νεοσσός a young bird + -ptile.

Definition of neossoptile in US English:

neossoptile

noun
Ornithology
  • Any of the soft or downy feathers of a juvenile bird. Often contrasted with teleoptile.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Alfred Newton (1829–1907), zoologist. From ancient Greek (non-Attic) νεοσσός a young bird + -ptile.

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