down feather
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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soft fine feathers
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