plume in Finnish
plume in Finnish is höyhen, sulka, töyhtö — plume means a large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
plume in Finnish
höyhen
(archaic, literary, and, poetic) A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration.
sulka
(archaic, literary, and, poetic) A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration.
töyhtö
(archaic, literary, and, poetic) A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet; a hackle.
juova
A cloud formed by a dispersed substance fanning out or spreading.
patsas
A cloud formed by a dispersed substance fanning out or spreading.
vana
A cloud formed by a dispersed substance fanning out or spreading.
viuhka
A cloud formed by a dispersed substance fanning out or spreading.
kiehkura
The furry tail of certain dog breeds (such as the Samoyed) that curls over their backs or stands erect.
pörröhäntä
The furry tail of certain dog breeds (such as the Samoyed) that curls over their backs or stands erect.
pluumi
(geology) Ellipsis of mantle plume (“an upwelling of abnormally hot molten material from the Earth's mantle which spreads sideways when it reaches the lithosphere”).
suihku
An upward spray of mist or water.
sukia
(transitive, reflexive) Chiefly of a bird: to arrange and preen the feathers of, specifically in preparation for flight; hence (figurative) , to prepare for (something).
rehvastella
(transitive, reflexive, by extension) To congratulate (oneself) proudly, especially concerning something unimportant or when taking credit for another person's effort; to self-congratulate; to preen.
tupruta
(intransitive) Of a dispersed substance such as dust or smoke: to fan out or spread in a cloud.
What does "plume" mean?
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noun A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
"The knight's helmet had a bright red plume."
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noun A rising column of smoke, dust, or similar substance.
"A plume of black smoke rose from the factory."
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verb Of a bird: to smooth and arrange its feathers.
"The swan plumed its wings before taking flight."
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verb To feel proud of oneself, often excessively.
"He plumed himself on having predicted the result."
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plume in a sentence
- The knight's helmet had a bright red plume.
- A plume of black smoke rose from the factory.
- The swan plumed its wings before taking flight.
- He plumed himself on having predicted the result.
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What is "plume" in Finnish?
"plume" in Finnish is höyhen, sulka, töyhtö. plume means: A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
How do you use "plume" in a sentence?
Example: "The knight's helmet had a bright red plume." In Finnish, "plume" is höyhen, sulka, töyhtö.
Are there other ways to say "plume" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 14 translations listed for "plume": höyhen, sulka, töyhtö, juova, patsas, vana.
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