- a feather.
- a large, long, or conspicuous feather: the brilliant plume of a peacock.
- a soft, fluffy feather: the plume of an egret.
- any plumose part or formation.
- a feather, a tuft of feathers, or some substitute, worn as an ornament, as on a hat, helmet, etc.
- a feather or featherlike token of honor or distinction, especially one worn on a helmet.
- plumage.
- a vertically or longitudinally moving, rising, or expanding fluid body, as of smoke or water.
- a visible pattern of smoke resulting from emissions from a stack, flue, or chimney.
- a deep-seated upwelling of magma within the earth's mantle.
- to furnish, cover, or adorn with plumes or feathers.
- (of a bird) to preen (itself or its feathers).
- to feel complacent satisfaction with (oneself); pride (oneself) (often followed by on or upon): She sat before the mirror, pluming herself upon her beauty.
- a feather, esp one that is large or ornamental
- a feather or cluster of feathers worn esp formerly as a badge or ornament in a headband, hat, etc
- any feathery part, such as the structure on certain fruits and seeds that aids dispersal by wind
- something that resembles a plume
- a token or decoration of honour; prize
- a rising column of hot, low viscosity material within the earth's mantle, which is believed to be responsible for linear oceanic island chains and flood basalts
- to adorn or decorate with feathers or plumes
- (of a bird) to clean or preen (itself or its feathers)
- to pride or congratulate (oneself)
