plumage

noun plum·age \ˈplü-mij\

: the feathers that cover the body of a bird

Full Definition of PLUMAGE

: the feathers of a bird

— plum·aged \-mijd\ adjective

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Middle English, from Middle French, from Old French, from plume feather — more at plume

First Known Use: 14th century

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noun plum·age \ˈplü-mij\

: the feathers of a bird

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