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feather
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈplumɐ/plu·ma
Definition
1A feather of a bird, especially the soft, flexible one formerly used for writing.
Usage examples
“He found a seagull feather on the beach.”
“Ancient manuscripts were written with a quill and ink.”
Common combinations
bird featherfeather penlight as a feather
Idiomatic expressions
- Light as a feather. (Extremely light.)