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
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The en suite bathroom is as flamboyant as they come, with stars, peacock feathers, and graphic prints painted across the ceiling, purple walls, and double vanity.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
Alexandr Wang drove Muse to the top of the charts, putting the company back in the AI race—even if he ruffled feathers inside the tech giant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
It also included writings and a large painting of a forest made with tar, oil and feathers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Some warned him about "cherishing your feathers", a Chinese expression for protecting one's reputation.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
The arrows were taken from the quills of a manticore’s tail, fletched with feathers from a hippogriff, and tipped with karkadann poison.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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