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What does plume mean?

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Noun
  1. A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one.
  2. The furry tail of certain dog breeds (e.g. Samoyed, Malteagle) that stands erect or curls over their backs.
  3. A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet.
  4. A token of honour or prowess; that on which one prides oneself; a prize or reward.
  5. An area over which (or a space into which) a dispersed substance has spread or fanned out; a cloud.
  6. An upward spray of water or mist.
  7. (geology) An upwelling of molten material from the Earth's mantle.
  8. (astronomy) An arc of glowing material erupting from the surface of a star.
  9. A large and flexible panicle of inflorescence resembling a feather, such as is seen in certain large ornamental grasses.
Verb
  1. (transitive) To preen and arrange the feathers of.
  2. (transitive) To congratulate (oneself) proudly.
  3. To strip of feathers; to pluck; to strip; to pillage; also, to peel.
  4. To adorn with feathers or plumes.
  5. To form a plume.
  6. To write; to pen.
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