Definition of quill

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Quill (n.) One of the large feathers of a bird's wing, or one of the rectrices of the tail; also, the stock of such a feather..

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Quilling :: Quilling (n.) A band of linen, muslin, or the like, fluted, folded, or plaited so as somewhat to resemble a row of quills..
Spineted :: Spine-tailed (a.) Having the tail quills ending in sharp, naked tips..
Pteridophyta :: Pteridophyta (n. pl.) A class of flowerless plants, embracing ferns, horsetails, club mosses, quillworts, and other like plants. See the Note under Cryptogamia..
Quill :: Quill (n.) The pen of a squid. See Pen.
Quiet :: Quiet (a.) Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security..
Quill :: Quill (n.) A spine of the hedgehog or porcupine.
Twill :: Twill (v. t.) A quill, or spool, for yarn..
Quilled :: Quilled (imp. & p. p.) of Quil.
Tranquillity :: Tranquillity (n.) The quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; composure.
Calamary :: Calamary (n.) A cephalopod, belonging to the genus Loligo and related genera. There are many species. They have a sack of inklike fluid which they discharge from the siphon tube, when pursued or alarmed, in order to confuse their enemies. Their shell is a thin horny plate, within the flesh of the back, shaped very much like a quill pen. In America they are called squids. See Squid..
Blanquillo :: Blanquillo (n.) A large fish of Florida and the W. Indies (Caulolatilus chrysops). It is red, marked with yellow..
Secondary :: Secondary (n.) A secondary quill.
Crow-quill :: Crow-quill (n.) A quill of the crow, or a very fine pen made from such a quill..
Squill :: Squill (n.) Any bulbous plant of the genus Scilla; as, the bluebell squill (S. mutans)..
Tranquilize :: Tranquilize (v. t.) Alt. of Tranquilliz.
Squeak :: Squeak (v. i.) To utter a sharp, shrill cry, usually of short duration; to cry with an acute tone, as an animal; or, to make a sharp, disagreeable noise, as a pipe or quill, a wagon wheel, a door; to creak..
Calamus :: Calamus (n.) The horny basal portion of a feather; the barrel or quill.
Pen :: Pen (n.) An instrument used for writing with ink, formerly made of a reed, or of the quill of a goose or other bird, but now also of other materials, as of steel, gold, etc. Also, originally, a stylus or other instrument for scratching or graving..
Wurraluh :: Wurraluh (n.) The Australian white-quilled honey eater (Entomyza albipennis).
Tranquilizer :: Tranquilizer (n.) Alt. of Tranquillize.
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