Feathers
121prince of wales feathers — or prince of wales plumes Usage: usually capitalized 1st P&W : a decorative motif used especially on chair backs and consisting of three feathers derived from the crest of the Prince of Wales …
122frost feathers. — See ice feathers …
123plug and feathers — an apparatus for splitting stone, consisting of two tapered bars (feathers), inserted into a hole drilled into the stone, between which a narrow wedge (plug) is hammered to spread them. [1835 45] …
124smooth someone's ruffled feathers — smooth someone’s ruffled feathers phrase to try to make someone who feels offended less angry Thesaurus: to make someone less angrysynonym Main entry: smooth * * * I make someone less angry or irritated by using soothing words II see …
125smooth (somebody's) ruffled feathers — smooth (sb s) ruffled ˈfeathers idiom to make sb feel less angry or offended Main entry: ↑smoothidiom …
126Speculum feathers — The speculum is a patch, often distinctly coloured, on the inner remiges of some birds.Examples of the colour(s) of the speculum in a number of ducks are:* Common Teal: Iridescent green. * Green winged Teal: Iridescent green. * Blue winged Teal:… …
127fuss and feathers — an excessively elaborate or pretentious display; ostentation. [1890 95] * * * …
128Make the feathers fly — cause a commotion …