tufted
adjective/ˈtʌftɪd/
Frequency rank: #17,182 most common English word
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; decorated or equipped with a cluster of feathers, hair, or threads.
Example sentence
The bird had striking blue plumage and tufted feathers on top of its head.
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