Synonyms

plumate

American

[ploo-meyt, -mit] / ˈplu meɪt, -mɪt /

adjective

Zoology.

resembling a feather, as a hair or bristle that bears smaller hairs.

plumate British

/ -mɪt, ˈpluːmeɪt /

adjective

of, relating to, or possessing one or more feathers or plumes
resembling a plume; covered with small hairs

a plumate seed

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Etymology

Origin of plumate

First recorded in 1820–30, plumate is from the Latin word plūmātus feathered. See plume, -ate ¹

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