feathers
Britishplural noun
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the plumage of a bird
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Also called: feathering. the long hair on the legs or tail of certain breeds of horses and dogs
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informal dress; attire
her best feathers
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to cause upset or offence
Example Sentences
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His methods ruffled feathers in both the private sector and in Congress.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Lena Dunham, creator of the HBO show "Girls", wore a vivid Valentino red dress made out of feathers and sequins.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
A barred owl hooted and shook its feathers in a sycamore above the creek, and red-bellied cooters sunned themselves on half-submerged logs.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026
Fossils from Messel Pit, about 47 million years old, preserve details like feathers, fur, and skin.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
For one thing, the black of its back was splotchy, as if its feathers had been painted.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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