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plume in German

plume in German is Feder, Federbusch, Federschmuck — plume means a large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.

plume in German

Feder
noun
(archaic, literary, and, poetic) A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration.
Federbusch
noun
(archaic, literary, and, poetic) A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet; a hackle.
Federschmuck
noun
(archaic, literary, and, poetic) A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet; a hackle.
Hutfeder
noun
(archaic, literary, and, poetic) A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet; a hackle.
Auszeichnung
noun
(figurative) A token of honour or prowess; that on which one prides oneself; a prize or reward.
-fahne
noun
A cloud formed by a dispersed substance fanning out or spreading.
-wolke
noun
A cloud formed by a dispersed substance fanning out or spreading.
Abluftfahne
noun
A cloud formed by a dispersed substance fanning out or spreading.
Abwasserfahne
noun
A cloud formed by a dispersed substance fanning out or spreading.
Rauchfahne
noun
A cloud formed by a dispersed substance fanning out or spreading.
Rauchwolke
noun
A cloud formed by a dispersed substance fanning out or spreading.
Plume
noun
(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”).

What does "plume" mean?

  1. noun A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
    "The knight's helmet had a bright red plume."
  2. noun A rising column of smoke, dust, or similar substance.
    "A plume of black smoke rose from the factory."
  3. verb Of a bird: to smooth and arrange its feathers.
    "The swan plumed its wings before taking flight."
  4. 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 German?

"plume" in German is Feder, Federbusch, Federschmuck. 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 German, "plume" is Feder, Federbusch, Federschmuck.

Are there other ways to say "plume" in German?

Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "plume": Feder, Federbusch, Federschmuck, Hutfeder, Auszeichnung, -fahne.

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