plumiped
/ˈpluːmɪpɛd/
noun
- A bird with feathered feet.
- Among the many birds in the aviary, the plumiped was the most popular with visitors.
- The naturalist carefully sketched the plumiped, noting the unusual feather pattern on its legs.
- The book described several plumipeds that live in cold, mountainous habitats.
adjective
- Having feet covered with feathers, as in some birds.
- Birdwatchers were excited to spot a plumiped species rarely seen in this region.
- The illustration showed a plumiped bird with soft down covering its legs and feet.
- The plumiped owl perched silently on the branch, its feathered toes hidden in the snow.