ostrich feathers
Showgirl headdress material
Ostrich feathers are the large, soft plumes from the ostrich, prized for their fluffy, flowing appearance.
Unlike most bird feathers, they lack the interlocking barbs that create a smooth surface, giving them their distinctive wispy texture.
Historically used in fashion for fans, boas, and hat decorations, they remain popular in burlesque costumes and carnival regalia: She adjusted her headdress of pink ostrich feathers.
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- boaSqueeze-killer or neckwear
- dusterCleaning implement for surfaces
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- Moulin RougeHistoric Parisian cabaret
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