1. relating to or involving the flight feathers of a bird’s wing
Usage: ornithology

Examples

• The ornithologist examined the remigial feathers to determine the bird’s age.
• Damage to the remigial area can severely impact a bird’s ability to fly.
• The researcher noted the distinctive remigial pattern in the hawk’s wing.
• Remigial molt occurs at specific times during the bird’s annual cycle.
• The veterinarian carefully inspected the remigial feathers for signs of disease.