plume

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

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