/ Dictionary / Index C contour feather: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: con'tour feath"er Pronunciation: [key] — Ornith. Ornith. one of the feathers that form the surface plumage of a bird, including those of the wings and tail but excluding such specialized types as downs and filoplumes. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. contour curtain contour integration Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cygnet Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language