Noun
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

Noun
a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

Verb
dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"

Verb
form a plume; "The chimneys were pluming the sky"; "The engine was pluming black smoke"

Verb
clean with one''s bill; "The birds preened"

Verb
deck with a plume; "a plumed helmet"

Verb
be proud of; "He prides himself on making it into law school"

Verb
rip off; ask an unreasonable price

v.
A feather; esp., a soft, downy feather, or a long, conspicuous, or handsome feather.

v.
An ornamental tuft of feathers.

v.
A feather, or group of feathers, worn as an ornament; a waving ornament of hair, or other material resembling feathers.

v.
A token of honor or prowess; that on which one prides himself; a prize or reward.

v.
A large and flexible panicle of inflorescence resembling a feather, such as is seen in certain large ornamental grasses.

v. t.
To pick and adjust the plumes or feathers of; to dress or prink.

v. t.
To strip of feathers; to pluck; to strip; to pillage; also, to peel.

v. t.
To adorn with feathers or plumes.

v. t.
To pride; to vaunt; to boast; -- used reflexively; as, he plumes himself on his skill.

Plume