Synonyms of plume
5 similar words
Another word for plume is aigrette. Other synonyms of plume are feather in one's cap, feather, fledge and unplume.
Synonyms and similar words for plume
nounA feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration.
- aigretteA feather or plume, or feather-shaped item, used as an adornment or ornament, typically in hats or hair.
nounA token of honour or prowess; that on which one prides oneself; a prize or reward.
- feather in one's capAn accomplishment; particularly one that is flaunted or boasted of.
verbTo adorn, cover, or furnish with feathers or plumes, or as if with feathers or plumes.
verbTo strip (a bird) of feathers; to pluck.
- unplumeTo strip of plumes or feathers.
Meaning of plume
- noun A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration.
- noun A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet; a hackle.
- noun A token of honour or prowess; that on which one prides oneself; a prize or reward.
plume in other languages
Questions about synonyms of plume
- What is another word for plume?
- Plume has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as aigrette, feather in one's cap, feather, fledge and unplume.
- What does plume mean?
- Plume means a feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration.
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