English dictionary
plume
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
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
verb
- dress or groom with elaborate care
verb
- form a plume
verb
- clean with one's bill
verb
- deck with a plume
verb
- be proud of
verb
- rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Example sentences
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