plumage

Synonyms for plumage

noun clump of strands of something

noun. clump of strands of something

late 14c., "feathers," from Old French plumage "plumage, appearance" (14c.), from plume (see plume (n.)).

The tresses of this lady were shining and black, like the plumage of the raven.

Only he had changed his plumage and she called him Friendship.

One day may be grey like steel, and another grey like dove's plumage.

Its plumage is rose-coloured, the wings being brighter than any other part.

Their plumage is quite beautiful, and so changeable that no painting can imitate it.

Its plumage is a whitish grey; and it is about the size of a capon.

This bird is noted for the extreme beauty of the male's plumage.

The plumage, once shining with hues direct from heaven, is soiled and bedraggled.

The sun warmed their plumage, the sweet poverty of the church captivated them.

His plumage is in rather a drabbled state, owing to these performances.