Definitions for plume

Definitions for (noun) plume

Main entry: feather, plumage, plume

Definition: the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds


Main entry: plume

Definition: a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament


Main entry: plume

Definition: anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

Usage: a plume of smoke; grass with large plumes


Definitions for (verb) plume

Main entry: dress, preen, primp, plume

Definition: dress or groom with elaborate care

Usage: She likes to dress when going to the opera


Main entry: plume

Definition: form a plume

Usage: The chimneys were pluming the sky; The engine was pluming black smoke


Main entry: plume, preen

Definition: clean with one's bill

Usage: The birds preened


Main entry: plume

Definition: deck with a plume

Usage: a plumed helmet


Main entry: pride, plume, congratulate

Definition: be proud of

Usage: He prides himself on making it into law school


Main entry: gazump, fleece, soak, overcharge, hook, rob, pluck, plume, surcharge

Definition: rip off; ask an unreasonable price


Visual thesaurus for plume