plumose
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈpluːmoʊs/
Definition
Having feathers or fine, hair-like structures that branch out like a plume.
Examples
Many species of moths possess plumose antennae that help them detect pheromones in the air.
The botanist identified the grass by its plumose bristles, which caught the sunlight beautifully.
Under the microscope, the plumose structure of the down feather revealed its complex, branching architecture.
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