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alula

 (n): scalelike structure between the base of the wing and the halter of a two-winged fly
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about 1 year ago reesetee said:

A small group of feathers attached to the first "finger" (at the bend) of a bird's wing; they reduce turbulence and drag and assist with "braking" and "steering."

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