Featherless (Adjective)
Meaning
Having no feathers; "a featherless biped"; "the unfeathered legs of an Orpington".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The penguin chick was a small, featherless creature that relied on its parents for warmth.
- Some scientists consider humans to be a featherless biped that has evolved from a primate ancestor.
- Chickens like the Orpington have featherless legs, but their bodies are covered in thick plumage.
- Birds that have lost their feathers due to molting or disease may appear awkward and featherless.
- In the winter, some bird species may appear partially featherless due to their molting patterns.