verb
deplume
Deplume (verb) means to pull the feathers off a bird.
verb
1
To pull the feathers off a bird.
"Before the birds are cut and quartered by the butchers they must be totally deplumed."
— Ócha'ni Lele, Sacrificial Ceremonies of Santería (2012)
2
To uncover something or bring it into view.
3
(technical) To turn extra water vapour in flue gas into liquid.
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Etymology
It comes from French déplumer, from Latin dēplūmō, from dē- plus plūmō ("to cover with feathers"), from plūma ("feather"). Compare dēplūmis ("featherless").
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What is the meaning of deplume?
"deplume" (verb) means to pull the feathers off a bird.
What is another word for deplume?
Other words for "deplume" include pluck, deplumate, pull, tear, displume.
What are the different meanings of deplume?
"deplume" has 3 main meanings: 1. To pull the feathers off a bird; 2. To uncover something or bring it into view; 3. (technical) To turn extra water vapour in flue gas into liquid.
