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What Does Quills Mean?

Noun

  • Quills are the long, sharp, and stiff hairs on a porcupine or a bird's feathers that can be used for writing or decoration.

Quills — Full Explanation

Quills are special sharp hairs that some animals, like porcupines, have. They are like little spikes that help keep the animal safe from other animals.

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Quills Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
कांट (Kant)

Kant

पंख (Pankh)

Pankh

कांटेदार पंख (Kanteda Pankh)

Kanteda Pankh

kannada
ಕೋಲುಗಳು

kōlugaḷu

ಕೋಲು

kōlu

ಕೋಲುಗಳು

kōlugaḷu

bengali
কুইল

kuil

পাখির পালক

pakhir palok

কাঁটা

kata

spanish
plumas en español

plumas

espinas en español

espinas

plumas en español

plumas

Frequently Asked Questions About Quills

What does 'quills' mean?
Quills are the long, sharp, and stiff hairs or feathers that some animals have. For example, porcupines have quills that they can use to protect themselves.
How do you pronounce 'quills'?
You pronounce 'quills' like this: kwilz.
What is the origin of the word 'quills'?
The word 'quills' comes from the Old English word 'cweol', which means a hollow tube or a feather.
What is the meaning of 'quills' in Hindi?
The word 'quills' in Hindi is 'कांटेदार पंख' (Kāṇṭedār Pankh).