plumage

Plumage is defined as all of the feathers of a bird.

(noun)

A parrot's feathers are an example ofplumage.

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See plumage in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a bird's feathers, collectively

Origin: ME < MFr < plume, feather: see plume

See plumage in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The covering of feathers on a bird.
  2. Feathers used ornamentally.
  3. Elaborate dress; finery.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from plume, plume

Origin: , from Latin plūma

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Related Forms:

  • plumˈaged adjective

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