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plumage
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/plumɐˈʒɐ̃j̃/plu·ma·gem
Definition
1The layer of feathers covering a bird's body; its quality, colour, and arrangement.
Usage examples
“The bird's bright plumage made it easy to spot in the forest.”
“In spring, many birds develop a special breeding plumage.”
Common combinations
colorful plumagebird's plumagemoulting plumagebreeding plumage