Feather Quill

Feather

Feathers are epidermal growths that form a distinctive outer covering, or plumage, on both avian (bird) and some non-avian dinosaurs and other archosaurs. They are the most complex integumentary structures found in vertebrates and an example of a complex evolutionary novelty. They are among the characteristics that distinguish the extant birds from other living groups.

Quill

A quill is a writing tool made from a moulted flight feather of a large bird. Quills were used for writing with ink before the invention of the dip pen, the fountain pen, and the ballpoint pen.

feather

Noun

1. A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.
2. Long hair on the lower legs of a dog or horse, especially a draft horse, notably the Clydesdale breed. Narrowly only the rear hair.

Verb

1. To cover or furnish with feathers; to fletch.
2. To adorn, as if with feathers; to fringe.

quill

Noun

1. The lower shaft of a feather, specifically the region lacking barbs.
2. A pen made from a feather.

Verb

1. To pierce with quills. (Usually in the passive voice, as be quilled or get quilled.)
2. To write.