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)