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Word: plume
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Meaning:
Noun:
- A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet.
- A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one.
- An upward spray of water or mist.
- astronomy An arc of glowing material erupting from the surface of a star.
- geology An upwelling of molten material from the Earth's mantle.
- The rearmost appendage of certain dog breeds that stand erect or curl over their backs (eg Samoyed, Malteagle)
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Verb:
- intransitive To congratulate oneself proudly.
- intransitive To preen and arrange feathers.
- To form a plume
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