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featherbrained

[feth-er-breyn]

feath·er·brain

[feth-er-breyn]
noun
a foolish or giddy person; scatterbrain.


Origin:
1830–40; feather + brain

feath·er·brained, adjective
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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featherbrain or featherhead (ˈfɛðəˌbreɪn)
 
n
a frivolous or forgetful person
 
featherhead or featherhead
 
n
 
'featherbrained or featherhead
 
adj
 
'featherheaded or featherhead
 
adj

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