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plume /plum/USA pronunciation n., v., plumed, plum•ing.
n. [countable]

v. [~ + object]

plumed, adj.

plume (plo̅o̅m),USA pronunciation n., v., plumed, plum•ing.
n.

Birdsa feather.
Birdsa large, long, or conspicuous feather:the brilliant plume of a peacock.
Birdsa soft, fluffy feather:the plume of an egret.
any plumose part or formation.
a feather, a tuft of feathers, or some substitute, worn as an ornament, as on a hat, helmet, etc.
a feather or featherlike token of honor or distinction, esp. one worn on a helmet.
plumage.
Physicsa vertically or longitudinally moving, rising, or expanding fluid body, as of smoke or water.
Ecology, Physicsa visible pattern of smoke resulting from emissions from a stack, flue, or chimney.
GeologyAlso called mantle plume. a deep-seated upwelling of magma within the earth's mantle. Cf. diapir.

v.t.

to furnish, cover, or adorn with plumes or feathers.
Birds(of a bird) to preen (itself or its feathers).
to feel complacent satisfaction with (oneself );
pride (oneself ) (often fol. by on or upon):She sat before the mirror, pluming herself upon her beauty.

plume′less, adj.
plume′like′, adj.

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plume /pluːm/ n

a feather, esp one that is large or ornamental
a feather or cluster of feathers worn esp formerly as a badge or ornament in a headband, hat, etc
any feathery part, such as the structure on certain fruits and seeds that aids dispersal by wind
something that resembles a plume: a plume of smoke
a token or decoration of honour; prize

vb (transitive)

Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French, from Latin plūma downy feather

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