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1. (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
   - mature
    
2. (of an arrow) equipped with feathers
   - vaned

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

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

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

Antonym: immature

Encyclopedia: Fledged