plume in Latin
plume in Latin is plūma — plume means a large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
plume in Latin
plūma
(archaic, literary, and, poetic) A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration.
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 Latin?
"plume" in Latin is plūma. 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 Latin, "plume" is plūma.
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