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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"It has a long neck, but that's difficult to capture when it's tucked into its feathers," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
He uses mostly poultry litter, an organic fertilizer comprised of bird manure, feathers, bedding material and spilled feed, and he buys a lot of it — 3,125 tons each year.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
His methods ruffled feathers in both the private sector and in Congress.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
White likewise plays down the impact of forays into local politics by fellow US ambassadors that have ruffled feathers in France, Poland and elsewhere.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
She spoke to the griffin, her face buried in the feathers atop his head.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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