ˈpluːmoʊs

Definitions

1. adjective

having or resembling plumose hairs; having feathers or a plume, especially at the end of a branch or a stem

“The botanist studied the plumose inflorescence of the unusual plant species.”

2. noun

a feathered or branching structure, especially at the end of a stem

“The plumose structure on the top of the cattail is an essential part of its life cycle.”