plumed

[ ploomd ]

/ plumd /

adjective

having or appearing to have a plume or plumes.

Origin of plumed

First recorded in 1520–30; plume + -ed³

OTHER WORDS FROM plumed

un·plumed, adjective

Words nearby plumed

plumbum, plumcot, plume, plume moth, plume oneself, plumed, plumelet, plummer block, plummer-vinson syndrome, plummet, plummy

Definition for plumed (2 of 2)

plume

[ ploom ]

/ plum /

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.

a feather, a tuft of feathers, or some substitute, worn as an ornament, as on a hat, helmet, etc.

a feather or featherlike token of honor or distinction, especially one worn on a helmet.

plumage.

a vertically or longitudinally moving, rising, or expanding fluid body, as of smoke or water.

a visible pattern of smoke resulting from emissions from a stack, flue, or chimney.

Also called mantle plume. Geology. a deep-seated upwelling of magma within the earth's mantle. Compare diapir.

verb (used with object), plumed, plum·ing.

to furnish, cover, or adorn with plumes or feathers.

(of a bird) to preen (itself or its feathers).

to feel complacent satisfaction with (oneself); pride (oneself) (often followed by on or upon): She sat before the mirror, pluming herself upon her beauty.

Origin of plume

1350–1400; earlier plome, plume, Middle English plume < Middle French < Latin plūma soft feather (> Old English plūm-, in plūmfether downy feather)

OTHER WORDS FROM plume

plume·less, adjective plume·like, adjective re·plume, verb (used with object), re·plumed, re·plum·ing.

Example sentences from the Web for plumed

Two plumed carabineri stood guard as Yoko Ono received a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and gave a speech ending “Peace.”

My Biennale Favorites |Anthony Haden-Guest |June 8, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
No foreign Court exulted: all plumed themselves upon praising and honouring his memory.

The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete |Duc de Saint-Simon
I was too astonished to speak and stood gazing upon the handsome face of a young man in a plumed hat and lace-frilled doublet.

Mizora: A Prophecy |Mary E. Bradley
He thought of the plumed Indians and of the birds of splendid plumage that Columbus had brought back.

The Story of Magellan and The Discovery of the Philippines |Hezekiah Butterworth

Russia plumed herself on giving the famous Corsican his first blow, while the Battle of Waterloo was the last.

A Little Girl in Old Washington |Amanda M. Douglas
This warrior seized his canoe and came paddling down the waters, plumed with eagle-feathers, with a rifle in his hand.

In The Boyhood of Lincoln |Hezekiah Butterworth

British Dictionary definitions for plumed

plume

/ (pluːm) /

noun

a feather, esp one that is large or ornamental

a feather or cluster of feathers worn esp formerly as a badge or ornament in a headband, hat, etc

biology any feathery part, such as the structure on certain fruits and seeds that aids dispersal by wind

something that resembles a plume a plume of smoke

a token or decoration of honour; prize

geology a rising column of hot, low viscosity material within the earth's mantle, which is believed to be responsible for linear oceanic island chains and flood basalts Also called: mantle plume

verb (tr)

to adorn or decorate with feathers or plumes

(of a bird) to clean or preen (itself or its feathers)

(foll by on or upon) to pride or congratulate (oneself)

Derived forms of plume

plumeless, adjective plumelike, adjective

Word Origin for plume

C14: from Old French, from Latin plūma downy feather

Scientific definitions for plumed

plume

[ plōōm ]

A feather, especially a large one.

A body of magma that rises from the Earth's mantle into the crust.♦ If a plume rises to the Earth's surface, it erupts as lava. ♦ If it remains below the Earth's surface, it eventually solidifies into a body of rock known as a pluton.

An area in air, water, soil, or rock containing pollutants released from a single source. A plume often spreads in the environment due to the action of wind, currents, or gravity.

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noun

verb (used with object), plumed, plum·ing.

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adjective

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Definition for plumed (2 of 2)

noun

verb (used with object), plumed, plum·ing.

Origin of plume

OTHER WORDS FROM plume

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noun

verb (tr)

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