down feather

Thân thiện

A baby duck snuggles under its mother's down feathers.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A soft, fine feather: A "down feather" is a type of feather characterized by its soft, fluffy structure without a stiff central shaft (rachis). It is found close to a bird's skin and provides excellent insulation by trapping air.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The pillow was stuffed with soft down feathers.
  • Ducklings are covered in down feathers to keep them warm.

Advanced Usage

• "Down" (as a material): The word "down" alone is often used to refer to the material made from these feathers, commonly used in bedding and insulated clothing.
  • This winter jacket is insulated with high-quality goose down.

Variants and Related Words

• Downy (adj): Having a soft, fluffy texture like down feathers.
  • The chick had a downy coat.
• Plumule (n): A technical term for a young feather or a down feather, especially in ornithology.

Synonyms

• Plumule: A young feather, often downy.
• Underfeather: A less common term for feathers beneath the contour feathers.

Related Phrases

• Down jacket: A coat insulated with down feathers.
  • She wore her down jacket in the freezing weather.
• Down comforter: A quilt filled with down feathers.
  • They slept under a warm down comforter.

Học thuật

Noun

1. soft fine feathers

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