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plumose

Pronunciation: /pluːˈməʊs, ˈpluːməʊs, -z/

Definition of plumose

adjective

chiefly Biology
  • having many fine filaments or branches which give a feathery appearance.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin plumosus 'full of down or feathers', from pluma 'down'

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