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Meaning of feather
The primary meaning of the word "feather" is a light, growth from a bird's skin, used for flight, insulation, and display.
Etymology of feather
The word "feather" has its roots in Old English "fæþer", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "faþiz", and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "pet-", meaning "to spread out".
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to describe the light, growth from a bird's skin, and later to describe other objects or substances that resemble a feather in shape or texture.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A light, growth from a bird's skin, consisting of a quill with a fluffy or thread-like structure, used for flight, insulation, and display.
- A delicate, almost weightless, object or substance, used to describe something very light or delicate.
- A long, thin, thread-like structure or object, used to describe a narrow or elongated shape.
Usage Examples
- The bird's feathers were a beautiful shade of blue and green.
- She used a feather duster to clean the furniture.
- The feather-light fabric was perfect for making a summer dress.
Antonyms
weight
heaviness
density
solidity
mass
bulk
thickness
coarseness
roughness
heaviness
clumsiness
awkwardness
bluntness
dullness
heaviness
lumpiness
thickness
crudeness
roughness