Definition of "ostrich-feather" [ostrich-feather]

• One of the long curly plumes of the ostrich, used for ornamental purposes; an ostrich-plume. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "For evening drama and sex appeal, see Lanvin, where Alber Elbaz has created what can only be described as an exuberant ostrich-feather skirt (warning: it does sit above the knee), £ 1,950.00."
• "An ostrich-feather stole is strewn across her lap."
• "But there are hours in every day to conjure my imaginary daughters, in banana skirts and ostrich-feather fans."