Meaning & use
blue feather
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Meanings
nouncountable
A feather that is blue in color, especially from a bluebird or jay.
Grammar: Countable; plural is 'blue feathers'. Use 'a blue feather' for one.
Patterns
- a blue feather
- blue feathers
She found a blue feather on the grass and put it in her notebook.
The bird's blue feathers shone in the sunlight.
He collected blue feathers from different birds.
nouncountablefigurative
A symbol in some cultures representing peace, truth, or a spiritual sign.
Grammar: Often used in phrases like 'a blue feather' to mean a sign or omen.
Patterns
- a blue feather
- meaning of a blue feather
In some traditions, finding a blue feather is seen as a sign of good luck.
The blue feather symbolizes honesty and calm.
She wore a blue feather as a symbol of her beliefs.
Word forms
| plural | blue feathers |
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Common combinations
- find a blue feather
- Many people believe that if you find a blue feather, it brings a message from a loved one.
- blue feather meaning
- The blue feather meaning varies across cultures.
- a blue feather in one's cap
- Winning the award was a blue feather in her cap.
Synonyms and how they differ
- azure plume
- Poetic and rare; 'blue feather' is the everyday term.
Commonly confused: blue feather or bluebird?
blue feather vs bluebird
A bluebird is a type of bird, while a blue feather is just the feather itself.
Practice
What does a blue feather commonly symbolize in some cultures?
Choose one answer.
In many traditions, a blue feather symbolizes peace, truth, or a spiritual message. The other options are not typical associations.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “blue feather”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.