PLUMAGE


Meaning of PLUMAGE in English

ˈplümij, -mēj noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Old French, from plume feather (from Latin pluma small soft feather) + -age

1. : the entire clothing of feathers of a bird — compare pelage

2. : a bunch or tuft of feathers used for ornament

3. : elaborate, showy, or ceremonial dress

4. : the suite of feathery fins of some aquarium fishes (as various goldfishes and the bettas)

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