tufted
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtəftɪd// UK //tˈʌftɪd// tuft·ed
adj. having a small, thick bunch of hair, feathers, or grass growing from a single point. You often see this on the heads or tails of animals.
adj. characterised by a dense, rounded cluster of hair, feathers, or similar fibres. Often used to describe the physical appearance of specific animal species or decorative textiles.
The tufted cat has long, thick fur on its ears.
The gardener planted several tufted grasses to create a natural border along the edge of the pond.
The ornithologist noted that the tufted puffin's distinctive yellow plumes were most prominent during the breeding season, serving as a visual signal to potential mates.