Plumage

Word PLUMAGE
Character 7
Hyphenation plum age
Pronunciations /ˈpluːmɪdʒ/

Definitions and meanings of "Plumage"

What do we mean by plumage?

The covering of feathers on a bird. noun

Feathers used ornamentally. noun

Elaborate dress; finery. noun

The feathery covering of birds; feathers collectively; ptilosis. See feather and pterylosis. noun

The entire clothing of a bird. noun

Feathers, either covering a bird or used ornamentally noun

Finery or elaborate dress. noun

The light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds noun

Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally.

Finery or elaborate dress.

Facial Hair. Pubes don't count. Urban Dictionary

A common adornment on the hats of band nerds at performances, comprised of feather-like material. (also known as plumes) Urban Dictionary

Breeding Plumage is most visibly noticed on overweight human males while bending over or kneeling down and most notably while in jeans. While in this position, a large area of the male’s rear end (cheeks and ass crack) usually become exposed through a non-intentional process and becomes readily viewable to the general public. While debate is still strong regarding this phenomenon, it is highly believed that passer by females may become attracted to the male resulting in the completion of the breeding ritual. Breeding Plumage has been seen in the bird world as well. Males generally have brilliantly colored feathers during mating season which they show off in order to attract female mates. Urban Dictionary

An ounce of high-end, rare, sativza-dominant hybrid leafy weed. Urban Dictionary

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The word "plumage" in example sentences

He also found that as Pileated Woodpeckers fly away from the camera, their plumage is hard to distinguish from the Ivory-billed Woodpecker's. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Terrestrial birds whose plumage is superficially similar to that of fuzzy small theropods are notorious for harbouring ectoparasites, with kiwis in particular being reported to crawl with numerous fleas, ticks, feather mites and lice (Kleinpaste 1991). ❋ Darren Naish (2006)

It is a land of supremely Graceful and refreshingly aromatic gum trees; a land of kaleidoscopic wild flower pageantry; of beautiful birds rich in plumage and song. ❋ Unknown (1946)

In Florida, cruel men shoot the mother bird. on their nests while they are rearing their young. because their plumage is prettiest at that time. ❋ Unknown (1893)

The plumage is a deep slate grey, with a tinge towards bluish-purple, and a tuft of fine delicate feathers gives it its name of crown pigeon. ❋ Unknown (1887)

If the form to be worked necessitates radiation in the stitching, there results a texture something like the feathering of a bird's breast (Illustration 85), whence the name plumage-stitch, another term describing not so much a stitch as the use of a stitch. ❋ Mary Buckle (1877)

The fish formed the main staple of their food, helped out by the birds, which were, for the most part, of the pigeon tribe, though larger and differing much in plumage from the English species. ❋ Unknown (1867)

These young males are identified by their plumage, which is predominantly red. ❋ Steve Perry (2009)

Sickness in birds may be diagnosed from their plumage, which is ruffled when they are sickly instead of lying smooth as when they are well. ❋ Unknown (2002)

His tail, barred in cinnamon and black, was almost as long again as his body and the rest of his plumage was a riot of gorgeous colour. ❋ Smith, Wilbur (1995)

The King-Fisher excels ours in nothing but in the beauty of its plumage, which is as various as the rainbow. ❋ -1775 Le Page Du Pratz (N/A)

The plumage is a rich colouring of chestnut, barred with black. ❋ Various (N/A)

So the birds only seek love's trysting place in the springtime when their plumage is the most brilliant and their songs the sweetest, and the fishes when their colors are the brightest. ❋ Mary Belle Freeley (N/A)

Our plumage is a mottled brown -- the same color of the bark on which we rest. ❋ Various (N/A)

A number of these birds are kept in Zuñi for the sake of their plumage, which is highly valued for ceremonial purposes. ❋ Cosmos Mindeleff (N/A)

His whole head, chin, throat, wings, shoulders, upper-tail-coverts, and thighs are black, the remainder of the plumage is a rich yellow, tinged with orange at the hind neck. ❋ Douglas Dewar (1916)

The plumage is a dirty white, except the edges of the wing feathers, which are shabby black. ❋ Douglas Dewar (1916)

The head, neck, and breast are black, and the remainder of the plumage is a beautiful blue with handsome white markings. ❋ Douglas Dewar (1916)

This stands out in sharp contrast to the remainder of the plumage, which is as white as snow. ❋ Douglas Dewar (1916)

Damn how old is [Chris Pearson]? That hairless [little monkey] can't even sprout any [plumage]! ❋ Satchmo II (2004)

"We're [goin'] out on the field, man, get yer [plumage]!" "Those [band nerds] are lookin' SO fine with their plumage!" ❋ Amoran (2008)

Whoa! better [stand up man]. Your [plumber crack] is really exposed. Not to worry dude. Just hanging my [breeding plumage] out to see if there are any interested ladies. ❋ Js1995 (2010)

Guy 1 : “Dude you’ll never believe this! *Bursts with excitement* Guy 2 : “What’s up bro!?” Guy 1 : *on [verge] of [heart-attack] excitement* “I got [uss] a whollee ounze of PRIME PLUMAGEEEE!!! Guy 2: *—Dead from a heart attack caused by overexcitment— ❋ The Zesty Goat (2018)

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