plumage — the layer of feathers that covers a bird and determines its appearance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the layer of feathers that covers a bird and determines its appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpluːmɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- The flamingo's pink plumage comes from eating shrimp all day long.
- Male birds often have more colorful plumage than females to attract mates.
- The cardinal's bright red plumage makes it easy to spot in the snow.
plumage
NOUN[/ˈpluːmɪdʒ/]
the layer of feathers that covers a bird and determines its appearance
The peacock spread its plumage, dazzling everyone at the garden party.
Old plume's age shows in his magnificent feathered display
Perfect plumage meets broken image - beauty survives the damage
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'plumage' meaning feathers or plumage, derived from Latin 'pluma' meaning feather or down.
Breakdown
plum- (feather, from Latin pluma) + -age (noun suffix indicating collection or state) = plumage
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The flamingo's pink plumage comes from eating shrimp all day long.”
“Male birds often have more colorful plumage than females to attract mates.”
“The cardinal's bright red plumage makes it easy to spot in the snow.”
“Even penguins care about their plumage - they spend hours preening their feathers.”
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