plumage
plum·age
noun \ˈplü-mij\Definition of PLUMAGE
: the feathers of a bird
— plum·aged \-mijd\ adjective
See Examples of PLUMAGE
- The peacock has colorful plumage.
Origin of PLUMAGE
Middle English, from Middle French, from Old French, from plume feather — more at plume
First Known Use: 14th century
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