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/
Korean meaning: 새의 깃털, 깃털 무늬나 색깔
Korean pronunciation: **플루**미지
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 displays his magnificent plumage in a dazzling courtship ritual
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Perfect plumage meets broken image - beauty survives the damage
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Origin
From Old French 'plumage' meaning feathers or plumage, derived from Latin 'pluma' meaning feather or down.
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“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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