plume
- Noun. A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one.
- Noun. The rearmost appendage of certain dog breeds that stand erect or curl over their backs (eg Samoyed, Malteagle).
- Noun. A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet.
- Noun. An upward spray of water or mist.
- Noun. (geology) An upwelling of molten material from the Earth's mantle.
- Noun. (astronomy) An arc of glowing material erupting from the surface of a star.
- Verb. (intransitive) To preen and arrange feathers.
- Verb. (intransitive) To congratulate oneself proudly.
- Verb. To form a plume.
- Verb. To write; to pen.
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