noun
anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
Examples
- a plume of smoke
- grass with large plumes
noun
a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
noun
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
Synonyms
verb
rip off
Synonyms
Examples
- ask an unreasonable price
verb
be proud of
Synonyms
Examples
- He prides himself on making it into law school
verb
deck with a plume
Examples
- a plumed helmet
verb
clean with one's bill
Synonyms
Examples
- The birds preened
verb
form a plume
Examples
- The chimneys were pluming the sky
- The engine was pluming black smoke
verb
dress or groom with elaborate care
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Examples
- She likes to dress when going to the opera