Associations to the word «Alula»

Wiktionary

ALULA, noun. Bastard wing. A small projection on the anterior edge of the wing on some birds.

Dictionary definition

ALULA, noun. Scalelike structure between the base of the wing and the halter of a two-winged fly.
ALULA, noun. Tuft of small stiff feathers on the first digit of a bird's wing.

Wise words

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