plume

noun

  1. 1

    the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

  2. 2

    a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

  3. 3

    anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

    a plume of smoke

    grass with large plumes

verb

  1. 1

    dress or groom with elaborate care

    She likes to dress when going to the opera

  2. 2

    form a plume

    The chimneys were pluming the sky

    The engine was pluming black smoke

  3. 3

    clean with one's bill

    The birds preened

  4. 4

    deck with a plume

    a plumed helmet

  5. 5

    be proud of

    He prides himself on making it into law school

  6. 6

    rip off; ask an unreasonable price

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