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feather

[feth-er] / ˈfɛð ər /


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He said he was sceptical of Burnham's motives, believing he was standing for election to "feather his own cap - hoping to get into Westminster".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Unicorn horns can make poisonous water safe to drink, while a griffin’s feather can restore sight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

A leopard-print high heel-shaped chair, feather boa-framed pin boards, and a host of sequined Hannah-approved ensembles can also be found in the room.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

In midair she manages to turn herself 180 degrees before being caught by her partner, despite her momentum seeming to drift into his arms like a feather blown by a breeze.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

He slapped the archer on the back as the young man placed the feather in the brim of his hat to see how it looked.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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