deplume Meaning & Definition
/diːˈpluːm/
What Does Deplume Mean?
As a verb, deplume means To strip of feathers or plumage. It can also mean To lay bare; to expose.
Deplume: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /diːˈpluːm/ |
| Synonyms | pull, tear and pluck |
| Verb forms | deplumes, depluming, deplumed |
Deplume Definition (Verb)
- To strip of feathers or plumage.
- To lay bare; to expose.
- To condense excess water vapor from the flue gas.
Synonyms of Deplume
Deplume synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
deplume (third-person singular simple present deplumes, present participle depluming, simple past and past participle deplumed)
Words That Rhyme With Deplume
Origin of Deplume
From French déplumer, from Latin dēplūmō, from dē- + plūmō (“to cover with feathers”), from plūma (“feather”). Compare dēplūmis (“featherless”).
Quick Answers About Deplume
What part of speech is deplume?
Deplume is a verb.
What is another word for deplume?
You can replace deplume with words such as pull, tear and pluck. See the full list of deplume synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of deplume?
The past tense of deplume is deplumed. The present participle is depluming.