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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Upon initial evaluation, she was weak and tired, with disheveled feathers and mud-caked feet, according to Kristine Koh, volunteer rehab manager for the San Dimas Raptor Rescue, which is part of the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Also, her feathers were very disheveled, which is not normal for a healthy bird,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Aggressive measures to slow the spread of the infection have ruffled feathers, but they appear to be working.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
A photograph on 4 May in Northumberland showed damage to her feathers before gamekeepers in the Lammermuirs noticed the bird was in pain and alerted the charity behind the conservation project.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Rowdy was right after him, nipping at his tail feathers and having the time of his life.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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