Plumage: meaning, definitions and examples

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plumage

 

[ หˆpluห.mษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird feathers

Plumage refers to the collection of feathers on a bird's body.

Examples of usage

  • The peacock flaunted its colorful plumage.
  • The bird's plumage was so vibrant and beautiful.
  • The ornithologist studied the plumage of various bird species.
  • The plumage of the parrot was a mix of bright green and yellow.
  • During mating season, male birds often display their plumage to attract females.
Context #2 | Noun

feathers collectively

Plumage can also refer to feathers collectively, especially in the context of bird species.

Examples of usage

  • The plumage of the eagle was majestic and awe-inspiring.
  • The parrot's plumage had a variety of colors and patterns.
  • Ornithologists study the evolution of plumage in different bird families.
  • The diversity of plumage across bird species is fascinating.
  • Feather coloration and arrangement are important aspects of plumage.

Translations

Translations of the word "plumage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น penugem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gefieder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bulu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟะตั€ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ upierzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พฝๆฏ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plumage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plumaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรผy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นƒํ„ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peล™รญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ perie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พฝๆฏ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ perje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjaรฐrir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัƒั‹ั€ัั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรผklษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plumaje

Etymology

The word 'plumage' originated from the French word 'plumer', meaning 'to pluck' or 'feather'. It first appeared in English in the mid-16th century. Plumage has been used to describe bird feathers and feather arrangements, reflecting the beauty and diversity of avian species. Studying plumage has been crucial in identifying and classifying different bird species.

See also: plume.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,969, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.