tufted

adjective/ˈtʌftɪd/

Frequency rank: #17,182 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

having a tuft or tufts; decorated or equipped with a cluster of feathers, hair, or threads.

Illustration for the English word “tufted”

Example sentence

The bird had striking blue plumage and tufted feathers on top of its head.

Synonyms & related words

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