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plume
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- pronunciation:
- plum
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a feather, esp. a large, colorful, or fluffy one.
An ostrich has long, colorful plumes. |
| definition 2: |
a feather used as a decoration or as a mark of honor, as on a hat or helmet.
The lancers wore black plumes in their hats. |
| definition 3: |
something that looks feathery.
We saw plumes of steam rising from the water. |
| related words: |
tuft |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
plumes, pluming, plumed |
| definition 1: |
to put one or more feathers on, or to cover with feathers.
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| definition 2: |
of a bird, to clean and arrange (its feathers); preen.
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| definition 3: |
to be satisfied with (oneself) about something (often fol. by "on" or "upon").
She plumed herself on her high grades. |
| related words: |
crown |
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| derivations: |
plumeless (adj.), plumelike (adj.) |
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