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feathers
/ ˈɛðə /
plural noun
the plumage of a bird
Also called: feathering.the long hair on the legs or tail of certain breeds of horses and dogs
informaldress; attire
her best feathers
to cause upset or offence
Example Sentences
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.
It didn’t take long, she claims, for those visits to ruffle feathers.
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.
Legendary singer Diana Ross wore a show-stopping white ensemble, complete with feathers and a long train that required at least two assistants.
"We definitely see parts of their game we can attack and go after and hopefully ruffle a few feathers."
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