plumage

noun

Meaning

The collective feathers covering a bird's body.

Examples

The owl's soft plumage allows it to fly silently through the forest at night.
During the winter, many birds grow thicker plumage to help them retain body heat.

Synonyms: feathers, down, quills

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plumage

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpluːmɪdʒ/

Definition

The collective feathers covering a bird's body.

Examples

The owl's soft plumage allows it to fly silently through the forest at night.
During the winter, many birds grow thicker plumage to help them retain body heat.
The researcher carefully examined the bird's plumage to identify its species and age.

Synonyms of plumage

Words with a similar meaning to plumage:

feathers
down
quills

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