quill feather

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Noun quill feather has 1 sense

flight feather, pinion, quill, quill feather - any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird
--₁ is a kind of feather, plume, plumage
--₁ is a part of wing
--₁ has particulars: primary, primary feather, primary quill; tail feather

Definitions from the Web

Term: Quill Feather

Description: A quill feather refers to a large, sturdy, and hollow feather typically taken from the wing or tail of a bird. The shaft of a quill feather was historically used as a pen, especially during the medieval era, when it was commonly dipped into ink to write or draw.

Example sentences:

She meticulously plucked a quill feather from the majestic peacock's tail.
The calligrapher dipped the quill feather into the inkwell and began writing elegant sentences.
During art class, the students used quill feathers to create delicate brush strokes in their paintings.

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