English definition of Aftershaft

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Definition of aftershaft

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Aftershaft (n.) The hypoptilum.

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Hyporadius :: Hyporadius (n.) One of the barbs of the hypoptilum, or aftershaft of a feather. See Feather..

Aftershaft :: Aftershaft (n.) The hypoptilum.

Hyporhachis :: Hyporhachis (n.) The stem of an aftershaft or hypoptilum.

Plumule :: Plumule (n.) The aftershaft of a feather. See Illust. under Feather.

Hypoptilum :: Hypoptilum (n.) An accessory plume arising from the posterior side of the stem of the contour feathers of many birds; -- called also aftershaft. See Illust. of Feather.