RUFFED Meaning and
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Ruffed is an adjective that describes something as having a distinctive ornamental collar or ruff-like appearance. The term "ruff" refers to a decorative collar-like frill, often made of fabric or feathers, that was worn around the neck in historical fashion. The adjective "ruffed" typically describes animals or birds that have an elaborate frill of feathers or fur around their necks, resembling a ruff worn by humans.
In ornithology, the term "ruffed" is most commonly associated with certain species of birds, such as the ruffed grouse. These birds are characterized by the presence of a ruff, a tuft of feathers that forms a distinctive collar-like growth on their necks. The ruff is often displayed during courtship or territorial displays, puffing up to create an impressive visual display.
The term "ruffed" can also be used in the context of other animals, such as certain species of mammals that possess a ruff-like fur around their necks. For example, the ring-tailed lemur has a ruffed appearance due to the contrasting colors and long fur around its neck.
Overall, "ruffed" describes something that has an ornamental collar or frill-like feature, similar to a ruff worn by humans, and is prominently used to attribute distinctive collar-like characteristics to various animals and birds.
Common Misspellings for RUFFED
Etymology of RUFFED
The word "ruffed" primarily comes from the English word "ruff", which is a type of collar worn by men and women during the Renaissance era. The term "ruff" itself is derived from the Middle English word "ruf", meaning "rough" or "tuft of feathers", which speaks to the distinctive feathered collar worn around the neck. Over time, the adjective "ruffed" has extended its usage to describe certain birds with ruff-like feathers around their necks, such as the ruffed grouse or the ruffed lemur.
Conjugate verb Ruffed
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