höyhen — meaning in English

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

höyhen 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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