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plumulose

[ ploom-yuh-lohs ]
/ ˈplum yəˌloʊs /

adjective Zoology.

shaped like a downy feather or plumule.

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Origin of plumulose

From the New Latin word plūmulōsus, dating back to 1820–30. See plumule, -ose1

Words nearby plumulose

plumpish, plum pudding, plum tomato, plumulaceous, plumule, plumulose, plumy, plunder, plunderage, plunge, plunge basin
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