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Word: plume (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


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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