Meaning & Definition of Plume in English
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Plume
/plum/
noun
1. Anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
- "A plume of smoke"
- "Grass with large plumes"
synonym:
- plume
2. A feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
synonym:
- plume
3. The light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
synonym:
- feather,
- plume,
- plumage
verb
1. Rip off
- Ask an unreasonable price
synonym:
- overcharge,
- soak,
- surcharge,
- gazump,
- fleece,
- plume,
- pluck,
- rob,
- hook
2. Be proud of
- "He prides himself on making it into law school"
synonym:
- pride,
- plume,
- congratulate
3. Deck with a plume
- "A plumed helmet"
synonym:
- plume
4. Clean with one's bill
- "The birds preened"
synonym:
- preen,
- plume
5. Form a plume
- "The chimneys were pluming the sky"
- "The engine was pluming black smoke"
synonym:
- plume
6. Dress or groom with elaborate care
- "She likes to dress when going to the opera"
synonym:
- preen,
- primp,
- plume,
- dress
Examples of using
The southern Italian island of Sicily has been covered with a vast plume of smoke and ash.
Follow my white plume!