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Definition of plumate in English: plumateadjective ˈpluːmeɪt Biology Resembling a feather; feathery. Example sentencesExamples - t is characterised by the heavy spotting on the sepals and petals, and by the beautiful plumate edges of the petals.
- Decidedly the makers were fascinated by the hirsute and the plumate.
- The leaflets are in two planes, giving a slightly plumate appearance.
- Her plumate cloud of midnight hair tumbled loose about her shoulders.
- Some of these beads have plain lobes; others show a plumate pattern of raked threads.
Origin Early 19th century: from Latin pluma 'feather' + -ate2. |