Feathered: meaning, definitions and examples

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feathered

 

[ หˆfษ›รฐษ™rd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing birds

Feathered refers to something that is covered or adorned with feathers. This term is commonly used to describe birds, but it can also be applied metaphorically to objects or designs that resemble feathers.

Synonyms

fringed, furry, plumed

Examples of usage

  • The feathered bird perched on the branch.
  • She wore a feathered hat to the party.
  • The dancers had feathered costumes that flowed gracefully.
  • He admired the feathered wings of the angel statue.

Translations

Translations of the word "feathered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น penado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐ เค•เคผเคพเคฒเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช befiedert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersayap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั€'ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pierzasty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พฝๆฏ›ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plumรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plumado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรผylรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นƒํ„ธ์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฒูŽูŠูŽู‘ู†ูŒ ุจุงู„ุฑูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peล™รญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pierkovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰็พฝๆฏ›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pernat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjaรฐraรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะนั€ั‹า›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ›แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรผkษ™nli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plumado

Etymology

The word 'feathered' originates from the Old English 'feรฐer', which means a feather or pluma. The roots of the word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic 'feรพra', meaning a feather, and further to the Proto-Indo-European root 'ped-', which means 'to fly'. Feathers have historically been associated with birds, which have been an essential part of natural history and human culture. Over time, the term 'feathered' evolved to describe not just the physical attribute of birds but also to express ideas of lightness, grace, and elegance. In various cultures, feathers have held significant symbolic meaning, representing spiritual ascendance, freedom, and beauty. The use of feathers in fashion and decorative arts continues to illustrate the versatility and aesthetic appeal of the concept of being feathered.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,614, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.