plume
plume /ˈpluːm/
noun
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The light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
(
plumage
, plume
, feather
)
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
The feather of a bird is a remarkable thing, lightweight and flexible, yet strong enough to provide lift and insulation
The feather of a bird is a remarkable thing, lightweight and flexible, yet strong enough to provide lift and insulation
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A feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
(
plume
)
a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
-
Anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
(
plume
)
anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
A plume of smoke
a plume of smoke
Grass with large plumes
grass with large plumes
verb
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Dress or groom with elaborate care
(
plume
, preen
, primp
, dress
)
dress or groom with elaborate care
She likes to dress when going to the opera
She likes to dress when going to the opera
-
Form a plume
(
plume
)
form a plume
The chimneys were pluming the sky
The chimneys were pluming the sky
The engine was pluming black smoke
The engine was pluming black smoke
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Clean with one's bill
(
plume
, preen
)
clean with one's bill
The birds preened
The birds preened
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Deck with a plume
(
plume
)
deck with a plume
A plumed helmet
a plumed helmet
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Be proud of
(
plume
, congratulate
, pride
)
be proud of
He prides himself on making it into law school
He prides himself on making it into law school
-
Rip off; ask an unreasonable price
(
fleece
[Informal] , gazump
[Informal, British] , overcharge
, hook
[Informal] , pluck
[Informal] , plume
, rob
, soak
[Informal] , surcharge
)
rip off; ask an unreasonable price