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plume

(pl/u/m )

anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness(noun.shape)

Example:
A plume of smoke.
Grass with large plumes.

source: wordnet30
a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds(noun.animal)

Synonym:
feather, plumage

source: wordnet30
A feather; esp., a soft, downy feather, or a long, conspicuous, or handsome feather.(noun)

source: webster1913

rip off; ask an unreasonable price(verb.possession)

Synonym:
fleece, gazump, hook, overcharge, pluck, rob, soak, surcharge
Antonym:
undercharge

source: wordnet30
be proud of(verb.emotion)

Synonym:
congratulate, pride

source: wordnet30
deck with a plume(verb.creation)

Example:
A plumed helmet.

source: wordnet30
clean with one's bill(verb.contact)

Synonym:
preen

source: wordnet30
form a plume(verb.change)

source: wordnet30
dress or groom with elaborate care(verb.body)

Synonym:
dress, preen, primp

source: wordnet30
To pick and adjust the plumes or feathers of; to dress or prink.(verb)

source: webster1913

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