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
(ornithology, collective noun) Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.
Federkleid
(ornithology, collective noun) Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.
Federschmuck
(ornithology, collective noun) Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.
Vogelgefieder
(ornithology, collective noun) Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.
What does "plumage" mean?
-
noun All of the feathers covering a bird's body.
"Somewhat like a heron she was, but stouter, and shorter of leg, and her beak shorter and thicker than the heron’s; and so long and delicate was her pale gray plumage that hard it was to say whether it were hair or feathers."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
plumage in a sentence
- Somewhat like a heron she was, but stouter, and shorter of leg, and her beak shorter and thicker than the heron’s; and so long and delicate was her pale gray plumage that hard it was to say whether it were hair or feathers.
- The peacock's plumage shimmered in the sunlight.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
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.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
