Feathers: meaning, definitions and examples
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feathers
[ หfษรฐษrz ]
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
Examples of usage
- The peacock proudly displayed its colorful feathers.
- The owl's feathers were a perfect camouflage against the tree bark.
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
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:
๐ต๐น penas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Federn
๐ฎ๐ฉ bulu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัั'ั
๐ต๐ฑ piรณra
๐ฏ๐ต ็พฝ
- ็พฝๆฏ (ใฏใญ
- ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท plumes
๐ช๐ธ plumas
๐น๐ท tรผyler
๐ฐ๐ท ๊นํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูุด
๐จ๐ฟ peลรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ perie
๐จ๐ณ ็พฝๆฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ perje
๐ฎ๐ธ fjaรฐrir
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัััััะฝะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lษlษklษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ plumas
Word origin
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.