Definition of PLUMAGE

plumage

Plural: plumages

Noun

  • A bird's entire covering of feathers.
  • the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
  • Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.
  • Finery or elaborate dress.

Examples

  • Her beautiful PLUMAGE of tiles included a ’Q’ and an ’X’, ready for a big play.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French plumage (14c.), itself from plume (“feather”) (from Latin plūma (“feather, down”), from a Proto-Indo-European base *plews- (“to pluck, a feather, fleece”) + -age.

Synonyms

feather, plume, pennage

Scrabble Score: 12

plumage: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
plumage: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
plumage: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

plumage: valid Words With Friends Word