feelers
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/ˈfiːlərz/
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/ˈfiːləz/
(feeler)
sensory appendage or informal inquiry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'feeler' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'felen,' where 'fel-' meant 'to touch or perceive.'
Historical Evolution
'felen' transformed into the modern English word 'feeler' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to touch or perceive,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a sensory appendage or informal inquiry.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long, thin sensory appendage on the head of an animal, especially an insect, used for feeling or touching.
The insect used its feelers to navigate through the dark.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 15:34