Deplume

Pronunciation: /dɪˈplum/

Definitions of deplume

verb to remove feathers or plumes from something, especially a bird

Example Sentences

A1 The bird deplumed itself while preening its feathers.

A2 She accidentally deplumed the chicken while trying to catch it.

B1 The magician deplumed the rabbit as part of his magic trick.

B2 The fashion designer deplumed the jacket to give it a more sleek and modern look.

C1 The poet's words deplumed the reader, leaving them feeling exposed and vulnerable.

C2 The artist's brushstrokes deplumed the canvas, revealing a raw and emotional depth.

Examples of deplume in a Sentence

formal The ornithologist carefully deplumed the bird for research purposes.

informal I watched a tutorial on how to deplume a chicken before cooking it.

slang I can't believe she tried to deplume her own eyebrows and ended up with a bald spot.

figurative The scandal deplumed his reputation in the community.

Grammatical Forms of deplume

• past tense: deplumed
• plural: deplumes
• comparative: more deplumed
• superlative: most deplumed
• present tense: deplume
• future tense: will deplume
• perfect tense: have deplumed
• continuous tense: is depluming
• singular: deplume
• positive degree: deplume
• infinitive: to deplume
• gerund: depluming
• participle: depluming

Origin and Evolution of deplume

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'deplume' originated from the Latin word 'depilare' which means to pluck or remove feathers.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of removing feathers, the meaning of 'deplume' has evolved to also mean to strip of honors or rank.