Colorful parts of many birds Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 15, 2014 · 38-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 15, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 15, 2014 · 38-Down · 6 letters
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What does this clue mean?
a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal
noun
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