centiplume

/ˌsɛn.tɪˈpluːm/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a hundred feathers, especially a cluster or a tuft of feathers.

“The old dictionary contained an entry for centiplume, which was a fascinating word to find.”

Synonyms

  • centiflagium
  • plume

Antonyms

  • featherless
  • plumage