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veder — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • feather noun One of the light, branching structures covering a bird's body, used for flight and insulation.
  • plume noun A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.

Senses

veder is used for these senses in English:

  • feather A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.
  • plume (archaic, literary, and, poetic) A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration.

feather — full definition

  1. noun One of the light, branching structures covering a bird's body, used for flight and insulation.
  2. verb To turn an oar or propeller blade so its edge cuts through air or water with less resistance.

plume — full definition

  1. noun A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
  2. noun A rising column of smoke, dust, or similar substance.
  3. verb Of a bird: to smooth and arrange its feathers.
  4. verb To feel proud of oneself, often excessively.

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