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View synonyms for plumate

plumate

[ ploo-meyt, -mit ]

adjective

, Zoology.
  1. resembling a feather, as a hair or bristle that bears smaller hairs.

plumate

/ -mɪt; ˈpluːmeɪt /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or possessing one or more feathers or plumes
  2. resembling a plume; covered with small hairs

    a plumate seed

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Word History and Origins

Origin of plumate1

First recorded in 1820–30, plumate is from the Latin word plūmātus feathered. See plume, -ate 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of plumate1

C19: from Latin plumātus covered with feathers; see plume

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