unwattled

/ʌnˈwætld/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having lost or shed the feathers, especially of a young bird.

“The unwattled chick took its first steps.”

2. verb

To lose or shed the feathers, especially of a young bird.

“The chick unwattled its first feathers.”

Synonyms

  • bare
  • unplumed

Antonyms

  • feathered
  • plumed