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Pliny the Elder Quotes: The feasant hens of Colchis, which have two ears as it were consisting of feathers, which they will set up and lay down as they list.
         

The feasant hens of Colchis, which have two ears as it were consisting of feathers, which they will set up and lay down as they list.


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This page presents the quote "The feasant hens of Colchis, which have two ears as it were consisting of feathers, which they will set up and lay down as they list.". Author of this quote is Pliny the Elder. This quote is about hens, ears, two, feathers,.