breeding plumage
breed·ing plum·age
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bree-ding ploo-mij]
- /ˈbri dɪŋ ˈplu mɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bree-ding ploo-mij]
- /ˈbri dɪŋ ˈplu mɪdʒ/
Definition of breeding plumage words
- noun breeding plumage the plumage assumed by a male bird during the courtship period, especially in those species that are more colorful at this period. 1
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Origin of breeding plumage
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40
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Parts of speech for Breeding plumage
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breeding plumage popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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