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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Cheaper and faster models coming from developers in China -- particularly from DeepSeek and Moonshot -- have ruffled feathers, and raised concerns about intellectual property theft, in the US.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
It’s gliding along the water, occasionally changing direction or ruffling its feathers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Also, her feathers were very disheveled, which is not normal for a healthy bird,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Long feathers likely covered both its arms and legs, creating the appearance of four wings.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
You could have knocked us over with feathers.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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