Meaning: feather

Illustrative Context

What bird does this feather come from?

Target Sense

• The most generic term for a single feather of a bird.
• Avoid collective terms, e.g. plumage.
• Avoid terms limited to particular types of feather, e.g. down.
• Avoid terms specific to particular uses of feathers, such as for decoration, cushioning, or as pens (e.g. quill).