Feathery meaning

This pappus is either simple (pilose) or feathery (plumose).

Lankha's hands were covered in what felt like soft, feathery, cool micro-suede.

- Flower of a grass with glumes removed, showing three stamens and two feathery styles.

For cutting, its light feathery sprays are useful.

The stamens are placed round the base of the ovary, which is rounded or oblong, much smaller than the glumes, covered with down, and surmounted by two short styles, extending into feathery brush-like stigmas.