 plumage |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (zoology) the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds | |
| Synonyms: | feather plume | |
| Related terms: | body_covering animal_material down scapular hackle contour_feather sickle_feather flight_feather bastard_wing marabou aftershaft bird vane quill keratin melanin preen feather fledge | |
| Similar spelling: |
plumaged plunge plumose plunger plangent |
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