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down, down feathernoun
soft fine feathers
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Down feather
The down of birds is a layer of fine feathers found under the tougher exterior feathers. Very young altricial birds are clad only in down. Powder down is a specialized type of down found only in a few groups of birds. Down is a fine thermal insulator and padding, used in goods such as jackets, bedding (duvets), pillows and sleeping bags. The discovery of feathers trapped in ancient amber suggests that some species of dinosaur may have possessed down-like feathers.
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down feather
A down feather is the soft, fluffy, insulating feathers located beneath the tougher exterior feathers on many birds, particularly ducks and geese. They are typically lighter than exterior feathers, lacking the hard quill shaft, and serve to keep the bird warm by trapping air. Down feathers are often used in bedding and clothing for their insulating properties.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of down feather in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of down feather in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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