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PLUME

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Plume.

How to pronounce plume:

US

Plume - as a noun

Anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

Example: "A plume of smoke"

A feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adornment12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plumage12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
body coveringanimal material
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Plume - as a verb

Rip off; ask an unreasonable price

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fleece11gazump20hook11overcharge19pluck13rob5soak8surcharge15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cheat10chisel11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be proud of

Example: "He prides himself on making it into law school"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
congratulate15pride8

Deck with a plume

Example: "A plumed helmet"

Clean with one's bill

Example: "The birds preened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preen7

Form a plume

Example: "The chimneys were pluming the sky"

Dress or groom with elaborate care

Example: "She likes to dress when going to the opera"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dress6preen7primp11

Example Sentences

"The smoke plumed from the chimney."
"The bird plumed its feathers."
"The volcano plumed ash into the sky."
"The steam plumed from the boiling pot."
"The dancer plumed her dress as she twirled."
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Word Game Points

Is PLUME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, plume is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLUME has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PLUME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, plume is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLUME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PLUME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, plume is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLUME has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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