Dictionary Check: plume

"plume" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

noun

anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

Example: "a plume of smoke"
noun

a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

noun

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

Synonyms:
verb

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

verb

be proud of

Example: "He prides himself on making it into law school"
Synonyms:
verb

deck with a plume

Example: "a plumed helmet"

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