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herl

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\ ˈhər(‧ə)l \
plural -s

Definition of herl

1 : a barb of a feather used in dressing an artificial fly
2 : an artificial fly containing a herl

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History and Etymology for herl

Middle English herle

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“Herl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herl. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.

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