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plumelet

[ ploom-lit ]

noun

  1. a small plume.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of plumelet1

First recorded in 1810–20; plume + -let
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Example Sentences

There are no combs or pins of gold, but in their place a scarlet plumelet of feathers—from the wings of the red cardinal.

It is not only odd, but very beautiful, for the grass grows thinly, and every plumelet is visible.

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