1. having feathers or resembling a feather in structure
Usage: biology

Examples

• The plumose antennae of the moth were highly sensitive to chemical signals.
• Marine biologists studied the plumose gills of the sea slug.
• The plumose seeds dispersed easily in the wind.
• Under the microscope, the plumose structure was clearly visible.
• The bird’s plumose tail feathers created an impressive display.