plumage
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The Franco-Belgian couturier referenced the extravagant plumage of a roseate spoonbill or the crested cockatoo alongside the humble crow, grey pigeon and magpie.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
She also headlined the NFL’s halftime show in its Brazilian debut in September, an homage to her South American neighbor’s rhythms and plumage bookended by the United States’ flagship expression of sporting and economic muscle.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025
A lot of my research has been on dryland birds in New Mexico, many of which have drab gray or brown plumage.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025
The male peacocks have the extravagant plumage to attract mates, while the females are a plainer colour.
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024
The willow is in full plumage and is no help, with its insinuating whispers.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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