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plumage in German

plumage in German is Gefieder, Federkleid, Federschmuck — plumage means all of the feathers covering a bird's body.

plumage in German

Gefieder
noun
(ornithology, collective noun) Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.
Federkleid
noun
(ornithology, collective noun) Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.
Federschmuck
noun
(ornithology, collective noun) Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.
Vogelgefieder
noun
(ornithology, collective noun) Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.

What does "plumage" mean?

  1. noun All of the feathers covering a bird's body.
    "The peacock's plumage shimmered in the sunlight."
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plumage in a sentence

  • The peacock's plumage shimmered in the sunlight.
  • Male birds often have brighter plumage than females.

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What is "plumage" in German?

"plumage" in German is Gefieder, Federkleid, Federschmuck. plumage means: All of the feathers covering a bird's body.

How do you use "plumage" in a sentence?

Example: "The peacock's plumage shimmered in the sunlight." In German, "plumage" is Gefieder, Federkleid, Federschmuck.

Are there other ways to say "plumage" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "plumage": Gefieder, Federkleid, Federschmuck, Vogelgefieder.

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