plumage
pronunciation
How to pronounce plumage in British English:
UK [ˈplu:mɪdʒ]
How to pronounce plumage in American English:
US [ˈplumɪdʒ]
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- Noun:
- the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
Word Origin
- plumage (n.)
- late 14c., "feathers," from Old French plumage "plumage, appearance" (14c.), from plume (see plume (n.)).
Example
- 1. Peacocks attract mates with the repeating patterns in their plumage .
- 2. The plumage patterns of long-dead birds may yield to modern technology
- 3. The clearest and most striking of the specimens can be seen to have four wings , extensive plumage and profusely feathered feet .
- 4. A debate about dinosaur plumage has been reopened
- 5. For female harris sparrows , however , plumage does not matter in this way .