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PLUMES DOS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-07-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Birds
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ornamental plume
1, record 1, English, ornamental%20plume
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some species have ornamental plumes on the head, lower neck, breast, and back. 1, record 1, English, - ornamental%20plume
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plume ornementale
1, record 1, French, plume%20ornementale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quelques espèces possèdent des plumes ornementales sur la tête, à la base du cou, sur la poitrine et sur le dos. 1, record 1, French, - plume%20ornementale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-01-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bustle
1, record 2, English, bustle
noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An Indian ceremonial costume: a decorated feathered costume piece attached to the belt of a man's back. 1, record 2, English, - bustle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- queue décorative
1, record 2, French, queue%20d%C3%A9corative
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tournure décorative 2, record 2, French, tournure%20d%C3%A9corative
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tournure : Rembourrage porté sous la robe, au bas du dos. 3, record 2, French, - queue%20d%C3%A9corative
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(...) s’attache sur la ceinture dans le dos. Elle est composée d’une tête de corbeau, d’une queue de loup et de plumes. Réservée aux guerriers de grand renom. Tribu des Utah. 1, record 2, French, - queue%20d%C3%A9corative
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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