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plumiform, a. Zool.|ˈpluːmɪfɔːm|
[f. L. plūma plume + -form.]
Feather-shaped.
1834McMurtrie Cuvier's Anim. Kingd. 247 Their branchiæ, composed of plumiform lobes, are situated on the hind part of the back. 1852Dana Crust. i. 227 A dense villous coat, the hairs of which are plumiform.
Hence ˈplumiformly adv., in the manner of a feather.
1798Mitchell tr. Karsten's Min. Leskean Museum 329 Plumiformly streaked Native Bismuth. |