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feathers

/ ˈɛðə /

plural noun

  1. the plumage of a bird
  2. Also calledfeathering the long hair on the legs or tail of certain breeds of horses and dogs
  3. informal.
    dress; attire

    her best feathers

  4. ruffle feathers
    to cause upset or offence
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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A video released by the prime minister’s office showed Vance’s sons in traditional Indian outfits and Modi gifting the children peacock feathers.

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Bedecked with emerald green feathers and a rose-red beak, the ring-neck parakeets have become the star attraction at the Waterworks Park.

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In his left field of vision, “I just see black feathers.”

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The popular low-cost airline Southwest announced major changes this week, including a switch from open to assigned seating that could ruffle feathers among loyal travelers.

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In 2022, Jackson ruffled feathers when he told the Los Angeles Times that he was “not doing statue-chasing movies” and would “rather be Nick Fury.”

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