plume

²plume

verb

plumedplum·ing

Definition of PLUME

transitive verb

1

a : to provide or deck with feathers b : to array showily

2

: to indulge (oneself) in pride with an obvious or vain display of self-satisfaction

3

of a bird a : to preen and arrange the feathers of (itself) b : to preen and arrange (feathers)

Examples of PLUME

1. <that jerk plumes himself on his supposed athletic skills>

First Known Use of PLUME

15th century

Related to PLUME

Synonyms: flatter, pique, pride

Related Words: boast, brag, crow, gasconade, swagger, swank, swash, vapor, vaunt; congratulate, felicitate

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Other Birds Terms

aerie, bunting, clutch, covey, hackle, ratite, rictus, ruff, skein, zygodactyl