What is the synonym of plumes?

In this page you can discover 26 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for plume, like: feather, cloud, crest, tuft, quill, respect, vapour, preen, primp, overcharge and gazump.

What’s an antonym for plumes?

What is the opposite of plume?

deprecate	humble
denigrate	belittle
diminish	criticizeUS
knock	discredit
disdain	trash

What is the meaning of plumes of a peacock?

noun. a feather. a large, long, or conspicuous feather: the brilliant plume of a peacock. a soft, fluffy feather: the plume of an egret. any plumose part or formation.

What surcease means?

Definition of surcease (Entry 1 of 2) intransitive verb. : to desist from action also : to come to an end : cease. transitive verb. : to put an end to : discontinue.

Is plume a real word?

We can trace the present word plume from the Old English word plūmfether. Going back further, we can find the Latin pluma meaning “feather” or “down.” Plume is often applied to a large puff of smoke or any mass that spreads into the air from a single source.

What is another word for plume of smoke?

pillar of smoke; column of smoke; smoke plume.

What does a plume symbolize?

2a : material (such as a feather, cluster of feathers, or a tuft of hair) worn as an ornament. b : a token of honor or prowess : prize.

What does it mean by plumes?

1 : a large or showy feather of a bird. 2 : an ornamental feather or tuft of feathers (as on a hat) 3 : something shaped like a large feather a plume of smoke.

Does plume mean curl?

A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one. The furry tail of certain dog breeds (e.g. Samoyed, Malteagle) that stands erect or curls over their backs.