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FEATHERY
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Adorned with feathers or plumes
Example:
a feathered hat
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Similar:
adorned; decorated (provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction)
Derivation:
feather (the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds)
featheriness (a light softness)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Characterized by a covering of feathers
Example:
the feathery congregation of jays
Classified under:
Similar:
feathered (having or covered with feathers)
Derivation:
feather (the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds)
featheriness (a light softness)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
Example:
feathery palm trees
Synonyms:
featherlike; feathery
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
feathered (having or covered with feathers)
Derivation:
feather (the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds)
featheriness (a light softness)
