Meaning & use
plumage
The feathers covering a bird, especially in terms of their color and pattern.
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The peacock spread its brilliant plumage to attract a mate.
Winter plumage on the ptarmigan turns white to match the snow.
A note on using this word
Plumage often changes with the seasons or a bird's age, and can differ sharply between males and females of the same species.
Words with a similar meaning
feathers
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