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    FEATHERY

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     I. (adjective) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Adorned with feathers or plumesplay

    Example:

    a feathered hat

    Synonyms:

    feathered; feathery; plumy

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    adorned; decorated (provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction)

    Derivation:

    feather (the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds)

    featheriness (a light softness)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Characterized by a covering of feathersplay

    Example:

    the feathery congregation of jays

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    feathered (having or covered with feathers)

    Derivation:

    feather (the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds)

    featheriness (a light softness)

    Sense 3

    Meaning:

    Resembling or suggesting a feather or feathersplay

    Example:

    feathery palm trees

    Synonyms:

    featherlike; feathery

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    feathered (having or covered with feathers)

    Derivation:

    feather (the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds)

    featheriness (a light softness)

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