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plume
[ploom]
noun
a feather.
a large, long, or conspicuous feather.
the brilliant plume of a peacock.
a soft, fluffy feather.
the plume of an egret.
any plumose part or formation.
a feather, a tuft of feathers, or some substitute, worn as an ornament, as on a hat, helmet, etc.
a feather or featherlike token of honor or distinction, especially one worn on a helmet.
a vertically or longitudinally moving, rising, or expanding fluid body, as of smoke or water.
a visible pattern of smoke resulting from emissions from a stack, flue, or chimney.
Also called mantle plume.Geology.a deep-seated upwelling of magma within the earth's mantle.
verb (used with object)
to furnish, cover, or adorn with plumes or feathers.
(of a bird) to preen (itself or its feathers).
to feel complacent satisfaction with (oneself ); pride (oneself ) (often followed by on orupon ).
She sat before the mirror, pluming herself upon her beauty.
plume
/ ː /
noun
a feather, esp one that is large or ornamental
a feather or cluster of feathers worn esp formerly as a badge or ornament in a headband, hat, etc
biology any feathery part, such as the structure on certain fruits and seeds that aids dispersal by wind
something that resembles a plume
a plume of smoke
a token or decoration of honour; prize
Also called: mantle plume.geology a rising column of hot, low viscosity material within the earth's mantle, which is believed to be responsible for linear oceanic island chains and flood basalts
verb
to adorn or decorate with feathers or plumes
(of a bird) to clean or preen (itself or its feathers)
to pride or congratulate (oneself)
plume
A feather, especially a large one.
A body of magma that rises from the Earth's mantle into the crust.
◆ If a plume rises to the Earth's surface, it erupts as lava.
◆ If it remains below the Earth's surface, it eventually solidifies into a body of rock known as a pluton.
An area in air, water, soil, or rock containing pollutants released from a single source. A plume often spreads in the environment due to the action of wind, currents, or gravity.
Other Word Forms
- plumeless adjective
- plumelike adjective
- replume verb (used with object)
- ˈܳ adjective
- ˈܳˌ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of plume1
Word History and Origins
Origin of plume1
Example Sentences
The King and Queen followed convention and were at the back of the procession dressed in white plumed hats and dark blue velvet robes, as were the other members of the order.
Images from the EU's Sentinel-2 satellites from 15 June show large plumes of smoke coming from two energy facilities in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
Verified footage taken shortly after the strikes show several plumes of smoke rising from the site.
Iranian state media showed footage of fires burning in buildings and plumes of smoke rising from the city's skyline.
Verified footage taken in central Ahmedabad showed huge plumes of black smoke in the sky.
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