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Oh Great Wordsmiths,
I am looking for a verb in the same vein as "decapitate" but to describe the removal of wings rather than head.
I would also be interested in the words that mean the removal of human body parts-- how would you say the removal of arm, leg, hand, foot?
Much thanks, Darmatage
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I don't know that there is a word for it; you might try to find some biology dictionary. In the meantime, I offer the coinage "pinionectomy", to welcome you aBoard.
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well, for body parts, of course: amputate, lop (off)
-ron o.
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Ceci n'est pas un seing.
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>dealate
dale! now even you have been mantled with the cloak of invisibility.
-joe (I carry a belocolus) friday
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