plume

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plume Definition

• (n) a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
• (n) the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
• (v) rip off; ask an unreasonable price
• (v) be proud of; "He prides himself on making it into law school"
• (v) deck with a plume; "a plumed helmet"
• (v) clean with one''s bill; "The birds preened"
• (v) form a plume; "The chimneys were pluming the sky"; "The engine was pluming black smoke"
• (v) dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"

plume Synonyms

• congratulate
• dress
• feather
• fleece
• gazump
• hook
• overcharge
• pluck
• plumage
• plume
• preen
• pride
• primp
• rob
• soak
• surcharge