Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of pluma is as below...

Erythrochroism :: Erythrochroism (n.) An unusual redness, esp. in the plumage of birds, or hair of mammals, independently of age, sex, or season..

Indument :: Indument (n.) Plumage; feathers.

Plumassary :: Plumassary (n.) A plume or collection of ornamental feathers.

Linnet :: Linnet (n.) Any one of several species of fringilline birds of the genera Linota, Acanthis, and allied genera, esp. the common European species (L. cannabina), which, in full summer plumage, is chestnut brown above, with the breast more or less crimson. The feathers of its head are grayish brown, tipped with crimson. Called also gray linnet, red linnet, rose linnet, brown linnet, lintie, lintwhite, gorse thatcher, linnet finch, and greater redpoll. The American redpoll linnet (Acanthis linaria)

Masked :: Masked (a.) Having the anterior part of the head differing decidedly in color from the rest of the plumage; -- said of birds.

Pennage :: Pennage (n.) Feathery covering; plumage.

Plumage :: Plumage (n.) The entire clothing of a bird.

Deplume :: Deplume (v. t.) To strip or pluck off the feather of; to deprive of of plumage.

Filoplumaceous :: Filoplumaceous (a.) Having the structure of a filoplume.

Canvasback :: Canvasback (n.) A Species of duck (Aythya vallisneria), esteemed for the delicacy of its flesh. It visits the United States in autumn; particularly Chesapeake Bay and adjoining waters; -- so named from the markings of the plumage on its back..

Pluma :: Pluma (n.) A feather.

Primary :: Primary (n.) One of the large feathers on the distal joint of a bird's wing. See Plumage, and Illust. of Bird..

Marking :: Marking (n.) The act of one who, or that which, marks; the mark or marks made; arrangement or disposition of marks or coloring; as, the marking of a bird's plumage..

Grouse :: Grouse (n. sing. & pl.) Any of the numerous species of gallinaceous birds of the family Tetraonidae, and subfamily Tetraoninae, inhabiting Europe, Asia, and North America. They have plump bodies, strong, well-feathered legs, and usually mottled plumage. The group includes the ptarmigans (Lagopus), having feathered feet..

Plumae :: Plumae (pl. ) of Plum.

Plumassier :: Plumassier (n.) One who prepares or deals in ornamental plumes or feathers.

Coddymoddy :: Coddymoddy (n.) A gull in the plumage of its first year.

Hooded :: Hooded (a.) Having the head conspicuously different in color from the rest of the plumage; -- said of birds.

Bronzewing :: Bronzewing (n.) An Australian pigeon of the genus Phaps, of several species; -- so called from its bronze plumage..

Deplumation :: Deplumation (n.) A disease of the eyelids, attended with loss of the eyelashes..

Random Fonts

Most Popular