单词 | paradise plume |
释义 | > as lemmasparadise plume paradise plume n. now rare a plume of feathers from the bird of paradise, used as a decoration for hats, headdresses, etc. ΚΠ 1790 World 3 May No. 1039 Rare and beautiful Oriental, Argilla, and Paradise Plumes, which for lightness, ease and elegance far surpass any head-dress ever seen in Europe. 1801 Farther Excursions Observant Pedestrian III. 12 Instead of exulting in a Paradise-plume, be contented with the sable pageant that will one day wave over thy unambitious head. 1852 ‘R. Archer’ Island Home xvii. 176 The giant..wore a paradise plume on his head, and a girdle of the claws and beaks of birds around his waist. 1906 Lady's Realm 19 539/1 A grey chip hat, with..a grey waving paradise plume caught with an old wrought silver and gold buckle. 1936 Times 19 Oct. 17/6 The arrogant richness of the osprey and the paradise plume. < as lemmas |
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