Feathers: meaning, definitions and examples

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feathers

 

[ หˆfษ›รฐษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird

Feathers are the soft, light covering of a bird's body, consisting of a horny, branching structure that grows from the skin of the bird.

Synonyms

down, plumage, quills

Examples of usage

  • The peacock proudly displayed its colorful feathers.
  • The owl's feathers were a perfect camouflage against the tree bark.
Context #2 | Noun

writing instrument

A feather is a long, slender object that is used for writing or drawing. Historically, feathers were commonly used as quills for writing.

Synonyms

pen, plume, quill

Examples of usage

  • In the past, writers used feathers as quills to write with ink.
  • She dipped the feather into the inkwell before writing the letter.

Translations

Translations of the word "feathers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น penas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Federn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bulu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั€'ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piรณra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plumes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plumas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรผyler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นƒํ„ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peล™รญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ perie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พฝๆฏ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ perje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjaรฐrir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัƒั‹ั€ัั‹ะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ›แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™lษ™klษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plumas

Etymology

The word 'feather' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'fether.' Feathers have been essential to birds for millions of years, allowing them to fly, regulate body temperature, and display for courtship. Humans have also utilized feathers for various purposes throughout history, from writing instruments to decorative items.

See also: featheriness, featherweight, feathery.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,740 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.