A plume or tuft of feathers worn as a part of a headdress, or anything imitating such an ornament.
Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea that includes herons, many of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes during the breeding season.
The flying feathery or hairy crown of seeds or achenes, such as the down of the thistle.
Things resembling a feather.
The vane (“flattened, web-like part”) of a feather, especially when on a quill pen or the fletching of an arrow.
More fully gill plume: a feathery gill of some crustaceans and molluscs.
A token of honour or prowess; that on which one prides oneself; a prize or reward.
The furry tail of certain dog breeds (such as the Samoyed) that curls over their backs or stands erect.
A large and flexible panicle of an inflorescence resembling a feather, such as is seen in certain large ornamental grasses.
An arc of glowing material (chiefly gases) erupting from the surface of a star.
A cloud formed by a dispersed substance fanning out or spreading.
An upward spray of mist or water.
To congratulate (oneself) proudly, especially concerning something unimportant or when taking credit for another person's effort; to self-congratulate.
Of a dispersed substance such as dust or smoke: to fan out or spread in a cloud.
Chiefly of a bird: to arrange and preen the feathers of, specifically in preparation for flight; hence (figurative), to prepare for (something).
To adorn, cover, or furnish with feathers or plumes, or as if with feathers or plumes.