plume

noun

1. anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

- a plume of smoke

- grass with large plumes

Definition categories: shape, form

2. a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

Definition categories: man–made, adornment

3. the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

Similar word(s): feather, plumage

Definition categories: animal

verb

1. rip off; ask an unreasonable price

Similar word(s): fleece, gazump, hook, overcharge, pluck, rob, soak, surcharge

Definition categories: possession, cheat, chisel

2. be proud of

Similar word(s): congratulate, pride

Definition categories: emotion, experience, feel

3. deck with a plume

- a plumed helmet

Definition categories: creation, bedeck, bedight, deck

4. clean with one's bill

Similar word(s): preen

Definition categories: contact, arrange, clean

5. form a plume

Definition categories: change, form, shape

6. dress or groom with elaborate care

Similar word(s): dress, preen, primp

Definition categories: body, attire, overdress, prink