“plume”

Definitions

• noun

  anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

  Synonyms: bead, bejewel, beribbon, bespangle, crest, diamond, dress, engrave, feather, fettle, figure, filigree

  • Example:“a plume of smoke”
  • Example:“grass with large plumes”

• noun

  a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

• noun

  the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

  Synonyms: plumage

• verb

  rip off; ask an unreasonable price

  Synonyms: overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump, fleece, pluck, rob, hook

• verb

  be proud of

  Synonyms: pride, congratulate

  • Example:“He prides himself on making it into law school.”

• verb

  deck with a plume

  • Example:“a plumed helmet”