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a Eurasian weed, Chenopodium botrys, of the amaranth family, having clusters of inconspicuous flowers and unpleasant smelling, lobed leaves.

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Also called Jerusalem oak.

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

And then having done that why did it actually feather, when apparently no crew command was given.
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People touched the yellow feather shroud, singing “Indian Red” as the transfer of the coffin to the vehicle was done.
Mardi Gras Indian Chief Larry Bannock’s Final Ride|Jason Berry|May 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Cessna landed like a feather on Bettles Field, a long, flat airstrip built by the Navy during World War II.
Visiting the Arctic Circle…Before It’s Irreversibly Changed|Terry Greene Sterling|April 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Feather had recorded as a pianist, and although he would never put Oscar Peterson out of business, he knew his sharps and flats.
Music Criticism Has Degenerated Into Lifestyle Reporting|Ted Gioia|March 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But Cruz and Paul are speaking to significantly different audiences, despite being wacko birds of a feather.
Ted Cruz Might Just Have Won the Future for the GOP|Nick Gillespie|September 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Clean your tube regularly, and your amber mouthpiece with a feather dipped in spirits of lavender.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
But step before her with my arms clasping a tin can with a geranium plant r Heaven forbid!
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
The girl held a geranium leaf up to her nose and said nothing, but looked knowing and noncommittal.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
Edna was sitting on the tabouret, idly brushing the tips of a feather duster along the carpet when he came in again.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
Around her throat was a white feather boa, while her features were half concealed by the veil she wore.
The Doctor of Pimlico|William Le Queux