Plumage (en. Plumage)

/plymaʒ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The set of feathers covering a bird's body.
The peacock's plumage is particularly colorful.
Le plumage du paon est particulièrement coloré.
Characteristics of a bird's feathers according to the seasons.
Birds change their plumage in the spring.
Les oiseaux changent de plumage au printemps.
The visual or aesthetic aspect of feathers.
Its plumage has a beautiful shine in the sun.
Son plumage a une belle brillance au soleil.

Etymology

From the Latin 'plumagĭum', derived from 'pluma' which means feather.

Common Phrases and Expressions

breeding plumage
The plumage that birds wear during the breeding season.
plumage nuptial
to show off one's plumage
To use one's appearance to attract or impress.
jouer sur le plumage

Related Words

feather
Light fiber that makes up the feathers of birds.
plume
bird
A vertebrate animal with a body covered in feathers.
oiseau
color
Visual characteristics related to the shades of feathers.
couleur

Slang Meanings

Outer beauty or charm.
She really has some plumage today!
Elle a vraiment du plumage aujourd'hui !