plume

1. v. A feather; esp., a soft, downy feather, or a long, conspicuous, or handsome feather. Source: opted

2. v. An ornamental tuft of feathers. Source: opted

3. v. A feather, or group of feathers, worn as an ornament; a waving ornament of hair, or other material resembling feathers. Source: opted

4. v. A token of honor or prowess; that on which one prides himself; a prize or reward. Source: opted

5. v. A large and flexible panicle of inflorescence resembling a feather, such as is seen in certain large ornamental grasses. Source: opted

6. v. t. To pick and adjust the plumes or feathers of; to dress or prink. Source: opted

7. v. t. To strip of feathers; to pluck; to strip; to pillage; also, to peel. Source: opted

8. v. t. To adorn with feathers or plumes. Source: opted

9. v. t. To pride; to vaunt; to boast; -- used reflexively; as, he plumes himself on his skill. Source: opted

10. n. anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness Source: wordnet

11. n. a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament Source: wordnet

12. n. the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds Source: wordnet

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