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Definition of Plume
1. Verb. Rip off; ask an unreasonable price. "They plume him of all his money"
Specialized synonyms: Extort, Gouge, Rack, Squeeze, Wring
Entails: Bill, Charge
Generic synonyms: Cheat, Chisel, Rip Off
Derivative terms: Overcharge
Antonyms: Undercharge
2. Noun. Anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness. ; "Grass with large plumes"
3. Verb. Be proud of. "He prides himself on making it into law school"
Generic synonyms: Experience, Feel
Derivative terms: Congratulation, Congratulatory, Pride
4. Noun. A feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament.
5. Verb. Deck with a plume. "A plumed helmet"
6. Noun. The light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds.
Group relationships: Bird
Specialized synonyms: Down, Down Feather, Aftershaft, Contour Feather, Alula, Bastard Wing, Spurious Wing, Marabou, Hackle, Flight Feather, Pinion, Quill, Quill Feather, Scapular
Terms within: Vane, Web, Calamus, Quill, Shaft
Generic synonyms: Body Covering, Animal Material
Terms within: Ceratin, Keratin, Melanin
Derivative terms: Feather, Feather, Feathery, Feathery, Feathery
7. Verb. Clean with one's bill. "The birds preened"
8. Verb. Form a plume. "The engine was pluming black smoke"
9. Verb. Dress or groom with elaborate care. "They plume themselves"; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"
Generic synonyms: Attire, Deck Out, Deck Up, Dress Up, Fancy Up, Fig Out, Fig Up, Get Up, Gussy Up, Overdress, Prink, Rig Out, Tog Out, Tog Up, Trick Out, Trick Up
Related verbs: Dress, Get Dressed
Derivative terms: Dress, Primping
Definition of Plume
1. n. A feather; esp., a soft, downy feather, or a long, conspicuous, or handsome feather.
2. v. t. To pick and adjust the plumes or feathers of; to dress or prink.
Definition of Plume
1. Noun. A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one. ¹
2. Noun. The furry tail of certain dog breeds that stand erect or curl over their backs (eg Samoyed, Malteagle) ¹
3. Noun. A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet. ¹
4. Noun. An upward spray of water or mist. ¹
5. Noun. (geology) An upwelling of molten material from the Earth's mantle. ¹
6. Noun. (astronomy) An arc of glowing material erupting from the surface of a star. ¹
7. Verb. (intransitive) To preen and arrange feathers. ¹
8. Verb. (intransitive) To congratulate oneself proudly. ¹
9. Verb. To form a plume ¹
10. Verb. To write; to pen. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Plume
1. to cover with feathers [v PLUMED, PLUMING, PLUMES]
Medical Definition of Plume
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1. A feather; especially, a soft, downy feather, or a long, conspicuous, or handsome feather. "Wings . . . Of many a coloured plume." (Milton)
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