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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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
"Unfortunately, you do have to ruffle some feathers to really make a massive change in the sport, especially one like fencing that is so traditional," says Chamley-Watson.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Fossils from Messel Pit, about 47 million years old, preserve details like feathers, fur, and skin.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
The bustier was covered in 25,000 silk thread feathers, which required roughly 4,000 hours of work.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
Pelicarnassus fell backward in a cloud of feathers, his little hat flipping up into the air.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
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