Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The popular name of several grasses with a soft, wavy panicle, of the genera Agrostis and Arundo.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a variety of reed grass
  • noun northeastern tropical African plant having feathery panicles

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  • Brimming over with amenities like feathertop beds, a spa, spacious suites with kitchenettes, a large pool, and much more, this resort is sure to fulfill your highest expectations.

    Peter Greenberg 2009

  • Brimming over with amenities like feathertop beds, a spa, spacious suites with kitchenettes, a large pool, and much more, this resort is sure to fulfill your highest expectations.

    Peter Greenberg 2009

  • Brimming over with amenities like feathertop beds, a spa, spacious suites with kitchenettes, a large pool, and much more, this resort is sure to fulfill your highest expectations.

    Peter Greenberg 2009

  • "You look as if you'd been caught out in a meteor shower, feathertop!

    The Colors of Space Marion Zimmer Bradley 1964

  • Raynor Three said in good Lhari, "I don't, feathertop.

    The Colors of Space Marion Zimmer Bradley 1964

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