A large and flexible panicle of an inflorescence resembling a feather, such as is seen in certain large ornamental grasses.
The vane (“flattened, web-like part”) of a feather, especially when on a quill pen or the fletching of an arrow.
Things resembling a feather.
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.
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.
A hardy garden chrysanthemum with button-like flower heads.
A bundle of yarn, string, ribbon, etc. tied in the middle and left loose at the ends, so as to form a puff or ball, as for decoration or a showy prop for cheerleading.
Any of several dwarf varieties of the Provence rose.