remiges
noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The bird's remiges are attached to its wing.
Definition:The primary limbs of an animal that are used for flying.
From wing
Example:The remiges are just feathers on a bird's wing.
Definition:Specialized epidermal growths that cover and insulate the bodies of birds, many non-avian dinosaurs, and some mammals.
From feathers
Example:Birds use their remiges to generate lift and perform flight.
Definition:The action of moving through the air while using wings for propulsion.
From flight
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