plomall

Catalan

Etymology

From ploma +‎ -all.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [pluˈmaʎ]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic, Valencian) [ploˈmaʎ]

Noun

plomall m (plural plomalls)

1. (zoology) crest, plume
2. plume, panache (ornamentation on a helmet or hat)
3. plume (of gas, dust, etc.)
4. feather duster
5. (sports) feathers (of a shuttlecock)

Derived terms

• emplomallar
• plomallejar

Further reading

• “plomall” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.