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plumage

Definitions of plumage
  1. noun
    the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
    synonyms: plume, plumet
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    types:
    penne
    any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird
    type of:
    couverture
    any covering for the body or a body part
    matière animale
    material derived from animals
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