plumage
[ploo-mij]
- the entire feathery covering of a bird.
- feathers collectively.
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Origin of plumage
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Contemporary Examples
Every sort of pelt, skin, or plumage was part of this collection.
Milan Fashion Week’s Big Finale: Versace and Dolce & Gabbana Wow, While Armani Falls ShortRobin Givhan
February 27, 2012
The Cowell of yesteryear has plenty of time to return in all his plumage.
Historical Examples
The tresses of this lady were shining and black, like the plumage of the raven.
The Last of the MohicansJames Fenimore Cooper
Only he had changed his plumage and she called him Friendship.
The Incomplete AmoristE. Nesbit
One day may be grey like steel, and another grey like dove's plumage.
Alarms and DiscursionsG. K. Chesterton
Its plumage is rose-coloured, the wings being brighter than any other part.
The History of LouisianaLe Page Du Pratz
Their plumage is quite beautiful, and so changeable that no painting can imitate it.
The History of LouisianaLe Page Du Pratz
plumage
- the layer of feathers covering the body of a bird
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Word Origin
C15: from Old French, from plume feather, from Latin plūma down
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Word Origin and History for plumage
n.
late 14c., "feathers," from Old French plumage "plumage, appearance" (14c.), from plume (see plume (n.)).
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
plumage
[plōō′mĭj]
- The covering of feathers on a bird.
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