plume (n.)

  1. anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness; a plume of smoke; grass with large plumes'

  2. a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

  3. the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

    [ Syn: feather , feather , plumage , plumage ]

    plume (v.)

  1. rip off; ask an unreasonable price

    [ Syn: overcharge , soak , surcharge , gazump , fleece , pluck , rob , hook ]

  2. be proud of; He prides himself on making it into law school

    [ Syn: pride , congratulate ]

  3. deck with a plume; a plumed helmet'

  4. clean with ones bill; The birds preened

    [ Syn: preen , preen ]

  5. form a plume; The chimneys were pluming the sky; The engine was pluming black smoke'

  6. dress or groom with elaborate care; She likes to dress when going to the opera

    [ Syn: preen , primp , dress ]

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