plumage
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noun
plum·age
\ˈplü-mij\
Simple Definition of plumage
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: the feathers that cover the body of a bird
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Examples of plumage in a sentence
The peacock has colorful plumage.
Origin and Etymology 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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