First Known Use: 14th century
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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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Origin of PLUMAGE
Middle English, from Middle French, from Old French, from plume feather — more at plume
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plumage
noun plum·age \ˈplü-mij\
Definition of PLUMAGE for Kids
: the feathers of a bird
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