Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deplume

verb

/diːˈpluːm/

Definition

To deprive of feathers or plumage.

Examples

The hunter had to deplume the bird before cooking it.
After the storm, many birds had their feathers scattered and were seen to deplume themselves as they sorted through the wreckage.
The artist chose to deplume the statue to highlight its raw form.

Meaning

Deplume refers to the act of removing or stripping away feathers from a bird. This can occur naturally or through human intervention, often for various purposes like preparation for cooking or taxidermy.