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feathery

feat·hery

US/ˈfɛ.ðəɹ.i/ uncommon rare slang

adjective

1.

suggestive of feathers in lightness

  • “feathery snowflakes”
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2.

resembling a feather or feathers

  • “feathery palm trees”
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3.

characterized by a covering of feathers

  • “the feathery congregation of jays”
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4.

adorned with feathers or plumes

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Origin

From feather + -y.

Phrases

  • feathery false lily of the valley

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