plume

Meanings

• Noun

  A soft, downy feather or tuft of feathers, especially from the breast of a bird.

  - "The eagle spread its wings and displayed a magnificent plume."
  - "The peacock's extravagant plumes are used for courtship displays."

• Verb

  To decorate or adorn with feathers, especially with large, showy ones.

  - "The general was plumed for battle."
  - "The headdress was plumed with ostrich feathers."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈplum/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈplum/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

feather in one's cap , feather , fledge , unplume

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plume
groom , room , moon , spoon

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Variants

List of all variants of plume that leads to same result
plume , plumes , plumed , pluming , nom de plume , nom de plumes , noms de plume

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Etymology

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Old French plume, from plumer to feather, from plume feather.

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Trivia

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1. A plume of smoke rises from a chimney.

2. A peacock's plumes can measure up to 6 feet long.

3. The ostrich is the largest bird and has the largest plumes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Down: Soft feathers that provide insulation and buoyancy in birds, also found in the bellies of certain mammals.

2. Feather: A lightweight structure formed from the shaft, vane, and barbs of a bird's or reptile's quill. Feathers provide insulation, protection, flight, and display.

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Culture

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In literature, the plume is often used as a symbol of power, wealth, or vanity. In art, plumes are commonly depicted in paintings and sculptures of birds and royalty. In music, the term 'plume' is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to a solo or virtuosic passage in a piece of music.

How to Memorize "plume"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a soft, downy feather or tuft of feathers. Imagine the feeling of running your fingers through it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plume' with the image of a bird in flight, displaying its beautiful feathers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'plume' comes from the Old French word 'plumer,' which means 'to feather.'

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