feather

Meanings

• noun

  A lightweight structure made up of epidermis and shaft, forming the outer covering of birds, reptiles, and some other animals.

  - "The eagle spread its wings, revealing the beautiful feathers."
  - "The bird's feathers were ruffled by the wind."
  - "The arrow was fletched with goose feathers."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɛð.ɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=241861"

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Antonyms

spats

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Synonyms

feathering , feathers , horsefeathers

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with feather
weather , leather , neather , seather

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Variants

List of all variants of feather that leads to same result
a feather in her cap , a feather in his cap , a feather in its cap , a feather in my cap , a feather in one's cap , a feather in our cap , a feather in our caps , a feather in their cap , a feather in their caps , a feather in your cap , a feather in your caps , feather , featherless , feathers , feathers in one's cap , feathers in our caps , feathers in their caps , feathers in your caps , feather her nest , feather his nest , feather its nest , feather my nest , feather one's nest , feather our nest , feather our nests , feather their nest , feather their nests , feather your nest , feather your nests , feathered , feathered her nest , feathered his nest , feathered its nest , feathered my nest , feathered our nest , feathered our nests , feathered their nest , feathered their nests , feathered your nest , feathered your nests , feathering , feathering her nest , feathering his nest , feathering its nest , feathering my nest , feathering our nest , feathering our nests , feathering their nest , feathering their nests , feathering your nest , feathering your nests , feathers her nest , feathers his nest , feathers its nest , feathers their nest , Feather , feather bed , feather beds , feather star , feather stars , feather duster , contour feather , contour feathers , flight feather , flight feathers , prince's feather , white feather , white feathers

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English fæther; related to feath, feathered.

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Trivia

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1. A single goose feather can hold up to one pound.

2. Ostrich feathers are the largest of any bird.

3. Peacock feathers are iridescent and can change color depending on the angle of light.

4. Feathers are made up of keratin, the same protein that makes up human hair and nails.

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Related Concepts

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1. feathered: Having feathers; covered with feathers.

2. featherweight: Lightweight or delicate.

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Culture

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In many cultures, feathers have been used for various purposes, including decoration, insulation, and ceremonial purposes. In literature, feathers often symbolize lightness, freedom, or grace.

How to Memorize "feather"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bird with its wings spread out, revealing the intricacy and beauty of its feathers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'feather' with the sensation of a light breeze rustling through a forest of trees.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'F-E-A-T-H-E-R' to remember the word: Feathers are lightweight and cover animals.

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