eagle feather

collocation in English

meaningsofeagleandfeather

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eagle
noun[C]
uk
/ˈiː.ɡəl/us
/ˈiː.ɡəl/
a large, strong bird with a curved beak that eats meat and can see ...
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feather
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfeð.ər/us
/ˈfeð.ɚ/
one of the many soft, light things that cover a bird's body, consisting of a long, thin, central part with material like hairs along ...
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(Definition ofeagleandfeatherfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A warrior who won coup was permitted to wear aneaglefeatherin his hair.
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Officers above the rank of captain originally wore a whiteeaglefeather, which has been replaced in later years by a white goose feather.
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Armigers are permitted to wear one silvereaglefeatherbehind the circlet (or on certain occasions a realeaglefeather).
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Evidence foreaglefeatherflights has been found with the feathers being bound and glued on.
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Non-commissioned officers and officers up to the rank of captain continue to carry a blackeaglefeather.
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The collection includes clothing,eaglefeatherbonnets, bear claw necklaces, buffalo hide tipis and tipi furnishings, shields, cradles, peace medals, and moccasins.
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There have been several legal challenges to theeaglefeatherlaw in which the laws constitutionality and effects of racial segregation and racial preferences have been called into question.
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Allen died with aneaglefeatheron his chest.
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For parades aneaglefeatherwas added, with brass designating the soldier's regiment, company and branch of service (bugle for infantry, cannons for artillery or sabres for cavalry).
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Clan chiefs are entitled to wear three eagle feathers behind their crest badge.
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Feathers from birds, particularly eagle feathers, were also worn in to battle as symbols of prestige and for reasons similar to war paint.
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Eagle feathers were also used to construct prayer sticks, doctors rattles and medicine pipes.
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After about ten honors had been won, the warrior went out to secure the eagle feathers with which to make his bonnet.
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On certain occasions real eagle feathers may be worn behind the crest badge.
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He earned these eagle feathers one by one.
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The center of the flag contains a ring of 32 white and black eagle feathers.
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Eagle feathers are often used in traditional ceremonies, particularly in the construction of regalia worn and as a part of fans, bustles and head dresses.
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The dancers, all women, wear traditional clothing and hold five eagle feathers in each hand; each feather represents one finger.
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Kings and chiefs sometimes went into battle wearing helmets adorned with eagle feathers.
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Naturally molted eagle feathers are gathered by the tribe for legally permitted religious use.
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