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plume
The light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
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noun
The light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
noun
A feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
noun
Anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
“A plume of smoke”
verb
Dress or groom with elaborate care
“She likes to dress when going to the opera”
verb
Form a plume
“The chimneys were pluming the sky”
verb
Clean with one's bill
“The birds preened”
verb
Deck with a plume
“A plumed helmet”
verb
Be proud of
“He prides himself on making it into law school”
verb
Rip off; ask an unreasonable price
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A plume of smoke
Grass with large plumes
She likes to dress when going to the opera
The chimneys were pluming the sky
The engine was pluming black smoke
The birds preened
A plumed helmet
He prides himself on making it into law school
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