Plume
WordNet
noun
(1) The light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
(2) A feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
verb
(3) Dress or groom with elaborate care
"She likes to dress when going to the opera"
(4) Form a plume
"The chimneys were pluming the sky"
"The engine was pluming black smoke"
(5) Clean with one's bill
"The birds preened"
(6) Deck with a plume
"A plumed helmet"
(7) Be proud of
"He prides himself on making it into law school"
(8) Rip off; ask an unreasonable price
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one.
- A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet.
- An upward spray of water or mist.
- An upwelling of molten material from the Earth's mantle.
- An arc of glowing material erupting from the surface of a star.
Verb
- To preen and arrange feathers.
- To congratulate oneself proudly.
- To form a plume
- Smoke plumed from his pipe then slowly settled towards the floor.
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Etymology
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