Meaning of the word plume in English
What does plume mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
plume
US /pluːm/
UK /pluːm/
Noun
1.
a long, soft feather or arrangement of feathers used by a bird for display or by a person for ornament
Example:
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The knight wore a white plume on his helmet.
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The peacock displayed its magnificent plumes.
2.
a mass of material, such as smoke, dust, or water, that spreads out from a point in the air or water
Example:
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A plume of smoke rose from the chimney.
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The volcano erupted, sending a plume of ash into the sky.
Verb
(of a bird) to preen or clean its feathers
Example:
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The swan began to plume itself after the swim.
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Birds often plume their feathers to keep them waterproof.