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feathered

[feth-erd] / ˈfɛð ərd /
ADJECTIVE
feathery
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
tufted
Synonyms


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Around 175 million years ago, a group of feathered dinosaurs known as Pennaraptora appeared.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

And Teyana Taylor, who has ruled the red carpet all awards season, wore a black and white feathered sleeveless Chanel gown with a sheer panel over her toned stomach.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

It has low level perches and a cat flap so she can get in and out and means she can remain with her feathered friends.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

That could be a long time coming, even as visitors continue to wonder at the resplendent feathered headdress, a marvel from an era shrouded in the mists of time.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025

His fingertips stroked a sleek feathered shoulder, then the sharp wooden beak, painted a bright gold.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker