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Definition of plumed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
feathers or plumeshaving a feather-like tuft or decorated with plumes
- The plumed hat caught everyone's attention.
- The dancer wore a plumed costume that shimmered under stage lights.
- A plumed helmet marked the commander during the parade.
Expressions with plumed
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type of thistle with feathery tufts on its seeds
The plumed thistle swayed gently in the breeze, its tufts catching the light.
Origin of plumed
Latin, pluma (feather) + -ed (having)
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- French:plumé, ...
- German:befiedert, ...
- Italian:piumato, ...
- Spanish:emplumado, ...
- Portuguese:emplumado, ...
- Chinese:羽毛装饰的, ...
- Japanese:羽飾りのついた, ...
- Arabic:مُرَيَّش, ...
- Hebrew:מְנוּצֶה, ...
- Russian:с плюмажем, ...
- Ukrainian:з пір'ям, ...
- Hindi:कलगीदार, ...
Definition of plume - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
smokerising column of smoke or water
- A plume of smoke rose from the chimney.
2.
bird featherlarge soft feather, sometimes used for decoration or fashion
- She wore a plume in her hat.
3.
symbolRare token of honor or prideRare
- Winning the award was a plume in her cap.
4.
geologyTECH. upwelling of hot material in Earth's mantleTECH.
- The volcanic island formed over a mantle plume.
5.
astronomyTECH. arc of glowing material from a starTECH.
- The telescope captured a plume on the sun's surface.
Verb
1.
decorationtr. adorn with feathers or plumestr.
- The costume designer plumed the hat for the play.
2.
bird groomingintr. Rare arrange and preen feathersintr. Rare
- The parrot plumed itself before flying.
3.
dispersionintr. Rare spread out like a cloudintr. Rare
- The smoke plumed into the sky after the explosion.
4.
self-congratulationintr. Rare take pride in oneselfintr. Rare
- She plumed herself on her successful presentation.
Images of plume
rising column of smoke or water 
large soft feather, sometimes used for decoration or fashion
Expressions with plume
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having tips that resemble feathers
The bird's plume-tipped tail feathers fanned out beautifully.
mythical creature with feathers and serpent body
The ancient temple depicted a plume serpent on its walls.
tall plant with large spikes of yellow or white flowers
The prince's-plume stood out with its vibrant yellow spikes in the garden.
upwelling of hot molten material from Earth's mantle
The Hawaiian Islands were formed by a mantle plume.
grass with long silky plumes
Plume grass thrives in the swamps of the Southern United States.
slender moth with narrow, feather-like divided wings
A plume moth rested on the window sill.
any plant of the genus Macleaya in the poppy family
The garden features a beautiful plume poppy.
author's pseudonym for anonymity or branding
She published her novel under a nom de plume.
take pride in one's appearance or achievements
She plumed herself on her recent promotion.
Origin of plume
Latin, pluma (feather)
Examples of plume in a sentence
The factory emitted a dark plume into the sky. The dancer's costume featured a stunning white plume. A plume adorned the top of the ceremonial staff. The medal was a plume for his achievements. Her promotion was a plume she cherished. The plume rose from the ocean floor.
Scientists study the plume to understand volcanic activity. Scientists observed a massive plume from the distant star. A bright plume was visible through the observatory's lens. She plumed the mask for the masquerade ball. The artist plumed the sculpture with vibrant feathers. The bird plumed its feathers meticulously. She watched as the peacock plumed elegantly. The mist plumed over the lake at dawn. Dust plumed from the old book as it was opened. He plumed himself on his culinary skills. They plumed themselves on their innovative design.
View all translations of plume
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- French:panache, décorer, ...
- German:Rauchfahne, schmücken, ...
- Italian:pennacchio, ornare, ...
- Spanish:pluma, emplumar, ...
- Portuguese:coluna, enfeitar, ...
- Chinese:烟柱, 装饰, ...
- Japanese:煙の柱, 羽で飾る, ...
- Arabic:عَمُود, زَيَّنَ, ...
- Hebrew:עַמּוּד עָשָׁן, לְעַטֵּר בְּנוֹצוֹת, ...
- Russian:столб, украшать, ...
- Ukrainian:шлейф, прикрашати пір'ям, ...
- Hindi:गुबार, सजाना, ...
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