Wordiyoplumage
🇬🇧 UK/'plu:midʒ/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
The feathers covering a bird's body, especially when considered as a whole
（鸟的）羽毛
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedplumroot
+
ageaction, state, collection
=plumage
Common Collocations
- 1.brilliant plumage绚丽的羽毛
- 2.breeding plumage繁殖期羽毛
- 3.winter plumage冬季羽毛
- 4.[display plumage]炫耀性羽毛
Example Sentences
- 1.
The peacock's brilliant plumage dazzled everyone at the wildlife park.
- 2.
Male birds often develop vivid plumage during the breeding season to attract mates.
- 3.
The ornithologist carefully examined the bird's plumage to identify the species.