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deplume

Pronunciation: /dɪˈpluːm/

Definition of deplume

verb

[with object]
  • remove feathers from (a bird): (as adjective depluming)a depluming scabies mite that commonly affects parrots

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French desplumer or medieval Latin deplumare, from des-, de- (expressing reversal) + Latin pluma 'feather'

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