feathered

Meanings

• adjective

  Having feathers, covered with feathers, or resembling feathers in appearance.

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Synonyms

befeathered

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with feathered
thered , mered , dered

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Variants

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Etymology

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Old English fæthered, from fæther feather + -ed.

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Trivia

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1. Feathers are made up of a protein called keratin, the same protein that makes up our hair and nails.

2. The ostrich is the largest bird in the world and has the smallest number of feathers compared to other birds. Its feathers are also the longest.

3. The term 'feathered serpent' is a name given to several deities in ancient Mesoamerican cultures, such as Quetzalcoatl and Kukulkan, who were depicted as serpents with feathers.

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Related Concepts

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1. plumage: The feathers of a bird, especially those forming the wings, tail, and other showy parts of the body.

2. quill pen: A writing instrument consisting of a hollow feather with a pointed tip, used for dipping in ink and writing.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'feathered' is often used metaphorically to describe something or someone that is light, delicate, or graceful. For example, in the novel 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, the character St. John Rivers is described as 'feathered' in his dealings with the poor and needy, showing compassion and kindness.

How to Memorize "feathered"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bird with its beautiful feathers spread out in the wind. Imagine the texture, color, and shape of the feathers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'feathered' with the feeling of lightness and grace. Think of birds flying in the sky or a feather floating gently to the ground.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'feathered' and the word 'bird'. For example, 'Feathers are what make birds fly and look so pretty.'

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