alular

An obsolete adjective relating to the alula (a small projection on a bird's wing).

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Adjektiv, das sich auf die Alula (einen kleinen Flügelvorsprung bei Vögeln) bezieht.

1. Pertaining to alulae C2 formal

   Relating to the alulae, which are small, feathered projections on the leading edge of a bird's wing, also known as the bastard wing or thumb.

   • The alular feathers help birds maintain control during slow flight.
   • Ornithologists study the alular quills for their role in aerodynamics.
   • Damage to the alular region can impair a bird's ability to land precisely.

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