1. (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
   "The fully-fledged eagle took flight";
   - mature
    
2. (of an arrow) equipped with feathers
   "The archer selected a fledged arrow for better accuracy";
   - vaned

1. Grow feathers
   "The young sparrows are fledging already";
   - feather
    
2. Feed, care for, and rear young birds for flight
   "The parent birds fledged their chicks over several weeks"
    
3. Decorate with feathers
   "fledge an arrow";
   - flight

See also: feathered, fledgeling, fledgling, full-fledged, fully fledged

Type of: acquire, adorn, beautify, bring up, decorate, develop, embellish, fancify, get, grace, grow, nurture, ornament, parent, produce, raise, rear

Antonym: immature

Encyclopedia: Fledged