plumy

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plum·y

 (plo͞o′mē)
adj. plum·i·er, plum·i·est
1. Consisting of or covered with feathers.
2. Resembling a feather or plume.
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plumy

(ˈpluːmɪ)
adj, plumier or plumiest
1. plumelike; feathery
2. consisting of, covered with, or adorned with feathers
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plum•y

(ˈplu mi)

adj. plum•i•er, plum•i•est.
1. having plumes or feathers.
2. adorned with a plume or plumes: a plumy helmet.
3. resembling a plume; feathery.
[1575–85]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.plumy - resembling a plume; "the dog's plumy tail"
feathered - having or covered with feathers; "our feathered friends"
2.plumy - having or covered with or abounding in plumes; "the plumed serpent"; "white-plumed egrets"
feathered - having or covered with feathers; "our feathered friends"
3.plumy - adorned with feathers or plumes
adorned, decorated - provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
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