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DOWN VS. FEATHER

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The plumage forming the undercoating of waterfowl, consisting of tufts of light &  fluffy filaments growing from one quill point but without any quill shaft

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feather

The plumage or outgrowth forming the contour & external covering of fowl consisting of quills & barbs. Includes only material which has not been processed other than by washing,dusting, & sterilizing

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