plumelike

Definition of Plumelike in English :

see synonyms of plumelike

Adjective

1. plumelike, plumy

resembling a plume

Example Sentences:
'the dog's plumy tail'

plumy

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Plumelike

see synonyms of plumelike

noun

1.

a feather, esp one that is large or ornamental

2.

a feather or cluster of feathers worn esp formerly as a badge or ornament in a headband, hat, etc

3. biology

any feathery part, such as the structure on certain fruits and seeds that aids dispersal by wind

4.

something that resembles a plume

a plume of smoke

5.

a token or decoration of honour; prize

6. 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

. Also called: mantle plume

verb (transitive)

7.

to adorn or decorate with feathers or plumes

8.

(of a bird) to clean or preen (itself or its feathers)

9. (foll by on or upon)

to pride or congratulate (oneself)

Plumelike

see synonyms of plumelike

noun

1.

a.

a feather, esp. a large, fluffy, or showy one

b.

a cluster of such feathers

2.

an ornament made of a large feather or feathers, or of a feathery tuft of hair, esp. when worn on a hat, helmet, etc. as a mark of distinction

3.

any token of worth or achievement; prize

4.

plumage or down

5.

something like a plume in shape or lightness

a plume of smoke

6. Biology

a featherlike formation or part

7. Geology

a plume-shaped mass of molten rock that rises through the crust from the mantle of the earth and causes volcanic activity

verb transitiveWord forms: plumed or ˈpluming

8.

to provide, cover, or adorn with plumes

9.

a.

to smooth the feathers of (itself)

b.

to preen (its feathers)

said of a bird

10.

to pride (oneself)

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