plume
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plural
plumes
plural
plumes
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLUME
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1
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a feather or group of feathers on a bird
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the peacock's colorful plumes
2
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a decoration made of feathers or something similar
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a hat with bright ostrich plumes
3
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something (such as smoke, steam, or water) that rises into the air in a tall, thin shape
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A plume [=column] of smoke rose from the chimney.
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see also nom de plume
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The knights wore plumed helmets.
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a white-plumed bird
