Early 18th century; earliest use found in Peter Shaw (1694–1763), physician and author. Apparently a specific use of classical Latin plūmula little feather from plūma + -ula.
Definition of plumula in US English:
plumula
nounˈpluːmjʊlə
Botany
Plumule.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Peter Shaw (1694–1763), physician and author. Apparently a specific use of classical Latin plūmula little feather from plūma + -ula.