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powder down meaning in Tamil

பறவையிறகு

powder down in Tamil: பறவையிறகு. In English, powder down means a special type of down that occurs in a few groups of apparently unrelated birds. In some species, the tips of the barbules on the feathers disintegrate, forming fine particles of keratin; in others, powder grains come from cells that surround the barbules of growing feathers.

Tamil words for powder down

பறவையிறகு

English meaning of powder down

  1. noun A special type of down that occurs in a few groups of apparently unrelated birds. In some species, the tips of the barbules on the feathers disintegrate, forming fine particles of keratin; in others, powder grains come from cells that surround the barbules of growing feathers.

Full definition of powder down

powder down in a sentence

  • All parrots have powder down.

Questions about powder down in Tamil

What is the meaning of powder down in Tamil?
Powder down in Tamil is பறவையிறகு.
powder down என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Powder down: பறவையிறகு.
What does powder down mean in English?
Powder down means a special type of down that occurs in a few groups of apparently unrelated birds. In some species, the tips of the barbules on the feathers disintegrate, forming fine particles of keratin; in others, powder grains come from cells that surround the barbules of growing feathers.

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