plume meaning and definition

PLUME noun

Definition of plume (noun)

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
   • synonyms: feather, plumage

PLUME verb

Definition of plume (verb)

1. rip off; ask an unreasonable price
   • synonyms: fleece, gazump, hook, overcharge, pluck, rob, soak, surcharge
   • antonym: undercharge
2. be proud of
   • "He prides himself on making it into law school"
   • synonyms: congratulate, pride
3. deck with a plume
   • "a plumed helmet"
4. clean with one's bill
   • "The birds preened"
   • synonyms: 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"
   • synonyms: dress, preen, primp