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Meaning of dot or feather | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

Used to inquire whether a person described as "Indian" is a Native American or from the Indian subcontinent.

Examples

“Oddly, the only bons mots that this crowd can recall ⟳ all have ⟳ to do with India: Kenneth Jay Lane cites her “Indian? Dot or feather?” and others come ⟳ up with puns about Chutney Marys and Chutney Miras or quick jokes about pujas.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

dots, not feathers double- doubleplus- down cold down home down on one's knees

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