Plu´ma, n. A feather in general. Compare Penna and Plumula. (1.) A feather of which the two webs are equal and alike is called isopogonous: otherwise anisopogonous.
Plu´mage, n. The feathers, collectively; Ptilosis (which see).
Plum´beous, a. Having the color of tarnished lead; dull bluish-gray.
Plum´iped, a. Having the feet feathered.
Plu´mose, Plu´mous, a. Feathery; in general, having feathers; feathered. Compare Pennaceous and Plumulaceous.
Plu´mula, n. A down feather, lacking certain qualities and parts of a penna.
Plumula´ceous, n. Downy. Compare Pennaceous.
Pneumat´ic, a. Relating to the respiratory system; permeated with air.
Pneumogas´tric, a. Pertaining to lungs and belly; a name of the most extensive cranial nerve.
Podarth´rum, n. Foot-joint; the articulation of the toes collectively with the metatarsus. (100.)