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plumate

Pronunciation: /ˈpluːmeɪt/

Definition of plumate

adjective

chiefly Biology

resembling a feather; feathery.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin pluma 'feather' + -ate²

Nearby words

plum duff
plum pox
plum pudding
plum tomato
plumage
plumate
plumb ¹
plumb ²
plumb bob
plumb line
plumb rule

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leporine

/ ˈlɛpərʌɪn

adjective

of or resembling a hare or hares …

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