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Etymology · Proto-Indo-European

*plew-

4 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *plew-, most common first.

plumageThe feathers covering the body of a bird collectively.
plutonicContaining plutonium in a higher oxidation state.
fleamA sharp instrument used to open a vein, to lance gums, or the like.
plutonianOf or relating to Pluto, the Greek and Roman god of the underworld; demonic, infernal.