plumelet

[ ploom-lit ]

noun

1. a small plume.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plumelet¹

First recorded in 1810–20; plume + -let

Example Sentences

There are no combs or pins of gold, but in their place a scarlet plumelet of feathers—from the wings of the red cardinal.

From Project Gutenberg

It is not only odd, but very beautiful, for the grass grows thinly, and every plumelet is visible.

From Project Gutenberg