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
It was a night when Newcastle ruffled one or two feathers.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Fossils from Messel Pit, about 47 million years old, preserve details like feathers, fur, and skin.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
“At this age where they have flight feathers or fledging feathers, they’re starting to branch out and learn how to fly and move around,” Evelo said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
His feathers were all ruffled and he was smeared with mud from his head to his tail.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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