| 单词 | plume |
| 释义 | Word Frequency plume(pluːm) noun 1. a feather, esp one that is large or ornamental 2. a feather or cluster of feathers worn esp formerly as a badge or ornament in a headband, hat, etc 3. biology any feathery part, such as the structure on certain fruits and seeds that aids dispersal by wind 4. something that resembles a plume a plume of smoke 5. a token or decoration of honour; prize 6. 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 (transitive) 7. to adorn or decorate with feathers or plumes 8. (of a bird) to clean or preen (itself or its feathers) 9. (foll by on or upon) to pride or congratulate (oneself) Derived forms plumeless (ˈplumeless) adjective plumelike (ˈplumeˌlike) adjective Word origin C14: from Old French, from Latin plūma downy feather |
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