feather — one of the light, flat growths that cover a bird's body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: one of the light, flat growths that cover a bird's body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfeðər/
Example Sentences
- My cat brought me a 'gift' - a chicken feather from who-knows-where.
- She collected colorful feathers during her nature walk.
- The magician pulled a feather from behind the child's ear instead of a coin.
feather
NOUN[/ˈfeðər/]
one of the light, flat growths that cover a bird's body
Bird's colorful feather
Feathers pressed close together, weathering stormy weather
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Feather derives from Old English 'fether', which originated from the proto-Germanic ancestor language shared by Germanic language families. The word originally referred to the plumage of birds and subsequently expanded metaphorically to symbolize anything light or insubstantial.
Breakdown
The word evolved from Old English 'fether' to modern English 'feather' through regular sound changes. The root relates to proto-Germanic '*fethra-', likely connected to the concept of 'flying' or 'light' due to feathers' association with flight.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat brought me a 'gift' - a chicken feather from who-knows-where.”
“She collected colorful feathers during her nature walk.”
“The magician pulled a feather from behind the child's ear instead of a coin.”
“The eagle's feather was considered sacred by the tribe.”
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