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чи́стить пёрышки — meaning in English

chistit pyoryshki

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English meaning

  • plume noun A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.

Senses

чи́стить пёрышки is used for these senses in English:

  • plume (transitive, reflexive) Chiefly of a bird: to arrange and preen the feathers of, specifically in preparation for flight; hence (figurative) , to prepare for (something).

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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