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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdaunenfeder
Pronunciation / Transliteration: daunen-fe-der
"Die Daunenfeder des Entens hält sie warm."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A soft, fluffy feather found beneath the tougher outer feathers of birds, providing insulation.
"The downy-feathers of the duck kept it warm in the cold water." - 2
Feathers that are soft and provide warmth, often used in bedding and clothing.
"The comforter was filled with downy-feathers, making it incredibly cozy."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'downy' originates from the Old English 'dūn', meaning 'soft' or 'fluffy', while 'feather' comes from the Proto-Germanic '*feþra', referring to the plumage of birds. The combination reflects the soft, fluffy nature of the feathers found beneath the outer layer of bird plumage, used for insulation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Downy-feather" is said worldwide
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plume duveteuse
Transliteration: plum du-ve-tuz
"La plume duveteuse du canard le garde au chaud."
daunenfeder
Transliteration: daunen-fe-der
"Die Daunenfeder des Entens hält sie warm."
piuma piumosa
Transliteration: piu-ma piu-mo-sa
"La piuma piumosa dell'anatra la tiene calda."
pluma suave
Transliteration: plu-ma sua-ve
"La pluma suave del pato lo mantiene caliente."
pena macia
Transliteration: pe-na ma-ci-a
"A pena macia do pato o mantém aquecido."
नरम पंख
Transliteration: naram pankh
"बत्तख के नरम पंख उसे गर्म रखते हैं।"
柔软羽毛
Transliteration: róu ruǎn yǔ máo
"鸭子的柔软羽毛让它保持温暖。"
부드러운 깃털
Transliteration: budeureoun giteol
"오리의 부드러운 깃털이 따뜻하게 해줍니다."
柔らかい羽毛
Transliteration: yawarakai umō
"アヒルの柔らかい羽毛は暖かさを保ちます。"
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