plumages
Colorful feather coverings
Plumages is the plural of plumage, the feathers covering a bird.
Different plumages may refer to seasonal variations—breeding versus winter plumage—or to the distinct feather patterns across species: The field guide illustrated the plumages of North American warblers.
Figuratively, plumage suggests showy dress or ornamentation.
Bird's lightweight covering
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
- moltingPeriodic shedding of covering
- displayPresentation for viewing
- colorationSurface hue arrangement
iridescence · down · contour · flight feathers · preening · quills · barbs · crest
Ornate pheasant relative
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- matingReproductive pairing behavior
- fanningCreating airflow manually
- trainRail vehicle or instruct
eyespots · birds-of-paradise · bowerbird · strutting · ritualized · attraction · sexual selection · ornamentation
Craft of hat design
- headdressOrnamental head covering
- costumeClothing for portrayal
- regaliaCeremonial emblems of authority
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
featherwork · adornment · hatmaking · fashion · Victorian · egret · ostrich feathers · burlesque
Elegant, showy clothing
- attirePersonal garments collectively
- adornmentDecorative addition or accessory
- splendorImpressive, striking beauty
- showinessOstentatious display quality
ostentation · pretense · appearance · facade · dressing up · display · vanity · embellishment
feathers
Bird's lightweight covering
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
- moltingPeriodic shedding of covering
- displayPresentation for viewing
coloration · iridescence · down · contour · flight feathers · preening · quills · barbs · crest · tail feathers
peacock
Ornate pheasant relative
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- matingReproductive pairing behavior
- fanningCreating airflow manually
train · eyespots · birds-of-paradise · bowerbird · strutting · ritualized · attraction · sexual selection · ornamentation · shimmering
millinery
Craft of hat design
- headdressOrnamental head covering
- costumeClothing for portrayal
- regaliaCeremonial emblems of authority
ceremonial · featherwork · adornment · hatmaking · fashion · Victorian · egret · ostrich feathers · burlesque · showgirl
finery
Elegant, showy clothing
- attirePersonal garments collectively
- adornmentDecorative addition or accessory
- splendorImpressive, striking beauty
showiness · ostentation · pretense · appearance · facade · dressing up · display · vanity · embellishment · trappings
plumagesnakedness
Unclothed condition
bareness · baldness · nudity · defeathered · bare patches
- grey plumage
- colorful plumageVibrant bird coat
- breeding plumageOrnate feathers for courtship
- winter plumageBird's cold-season feathering
- black plumageBird's dark outer covering
- white plumageBird's colorless feather covering