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feathers

/ ˈɛðə /

plural noun

  1. the plumage of a bird

  2. Also called: feathering.the long hair on the legs or tail of certain breeds of horses and dogs

  3. informaldress; attire

    her best feathers

  4. to cause upset or offence

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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I didn’t know what to do, so I noticed the weird details: a cardinal outside his window and the way his hair sat on his head like white feathers.

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It didn’t take long, she claims, for those visits to ruffle feathers.

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Earlier this year, investigators said they found bird feathers in both engines of the jet, but did not conclude the extent to which the bird strike was a contributing factor.

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Legendary singer Diana Ross wore a show-stopping white ensemble, complete with feathers and a long train that required at least two assistants.

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"We definitely see parts of their game we can attack and go after and hopefully ruffle a few feathers."

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