PLUME

Definition:

1. [noun] a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
   
   
2. [noun] the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
   Synonyms: feather, plumage
   
   
3. [verb] rip off; ask an unreasonable price
   Synonyms: overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump, fleece, pluck, rob, hook
   
   
4. [verb] be proud of; "He prides himself on making it into law school"
   Synonyms: pride, congratulate
   
   
5. [verb] deck with a plume; "a plumed helmet"
   
   
6. [verb] clean with one's bill; "The birds preened"
   Synonyms: preen
   
   
7. [verb] form a plume; "The chimneys were pluming the sky"; "The engine was pluming black smoke"
   
   
8. [verb] dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"
   Synonyms: preen, primp, dress
   
   

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Related Words:

• extort, squeeze, rack, gouge, wring
• aigrette, aigret
• panache
• down, down feather
• aftershaft
• contour feather
• bastard wing, alula, spurious wing
• marabou
• hackle
• flight feather, pinion, quill, quill feather
• scapular

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