PLUME

(noun) the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
synonyms : feather , plumage
He gave the cord a pluck. -added by naila_inlas
The bird's plumage was eye-catching. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
Her plume went perfectly well with her dress. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
"a plume of smoke", "grass with large plumes"
He could see a plume of smoke emanating from the forest. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) dress or groom with elaborate care
"She likes to dress when going to the opera"
synonyms : dress , preen , primp
Chimpanzees primp themselves and their young with great care. -added by naila_inlas

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she is looking really preened.
(verb) form a plume
"The chimneys were pluming the sky", "The engine was pluming black smoke"
(verb) clean with one's bill
"The birds preened"
synonyms : preen
The pigeons sat by the water trough and preened themselves till their feathers were smooth. -added by naila_inlas

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Duck preening itself
(verb) deck with a plume
"a plumed helmet"
She plumed her helmet with ostrich feathers. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) be proud of
"He prides himself on making it into law school"
synonyms : congratulate , pride
(verb) rip off; ask an unreasonable price
synonyms : fleece , gazump , hook , overcharge , pluck , rob , soak , surcharge
He was trying to pluck me by asking four hundred dollars for the watch. -added by naila_inlas
an unsuspecting tourist fleeced by a scam artist -added by nithi

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