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Feather
/ˈfeðə/
A light, soft, and often colorful structure that covers a bird’s skin, aiding in flight, warmth, and protection.
Synonyms:
plume
quill
down
pinion
barb
Antonyms:
rock
stone
boulder
brick
Examples:
The bird has a long brown
feather
.
She wore a hat with a red
feather
.
Etymology:
Originates from Old English
feðer
, Proto-Germanic *feþrō, akin to Old High German
fedara
and Gothic
fjaþra
, all meaning feather.
Usage Statistics:
4 mentions per 1 million words
Moderate
Hint:
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