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plumer

to pluck (a bird)

verb ploo-MAY Rare
Food & Drink Cooking

Also means

to fleece (swindle someone)

Usage Note

Plumer literally means to remove the feathers from a bird before cooking. Figuratively, plumer quelqu'un means 'to fleece' or 'to rip off' a person — taking all their money. The related noun plume means 'feather' or 'pen (writing).' Plumage refers to a bird's full set of feathers.

Examples

"Elle a plumé le poulet avant de le cuisiner."

Natural Translation

She plucked the chicken before cooking it.

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