W.
Washed, a. As if overlaid with a thin layer of different color.
Wat´tle, n. A naked, fleshy, and usually wrinkled and highly colored skin hanging from the chin or throat, as in the cock and turkey.
Web, n. The vane of a feather, on either side of the rhachis.
Wedge-shaped, a. See Cuneate.
Whis´kered, a. Having lengthened or bristly feathers on the cheeks.
Wing, n. (73.) See Ala.
Wing, Bend of. (77.) See Flexura.
Wing-coverts, n. pl. (83.) See Tectrices.
Wolff´ian Bodies, n. Certain organs of the embryo associated with the uro-genitals.