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plume

UK
/pluːm/
US
/plum/

Translations

plumenoun
plumes
pl
UK
/pluːm/
US
/plum/
The peacock's tail is adorned with a magnificent plume of colorful feathers.
La queue du paon est ornée d'une magnifique plume de plumes colorées.
panachePour une colonne de fumée, de poussière, de gaz ou de vapeur.
A plume of smoke rose from the chimney, signaling that the fire was burning well.
Un panache de fumée s'est élevé de la cheminée, signalant que le feu brûlait bien.
Additional translations
honneurSens figuré, assez rare.
panache mantelliqueTerme de géologie.
Synonyms
smoke
feather
stream
tail
cloud
plumeverb
plumed
Past Simple
plumed
Past Participle
pluming
Gerund
UK
/pluːm/
US
/plum/
se déployerPour un gaz, une fumée ou une vapeur qui se répand en formant un panache.
Smoke began to plume from the chimney as the fire was lit.
La fumée a commencé à se déployer depuis la cheminée lorsque le feu a été allumé.
orner de plumes
The dancer plumed her costume with vibrant feathers for the performance.
La danseuse a orné son costume de plumes éclatantes pour le spectacle.
Additional translations
lisser ses plumesPour un oiseau qui fait sa toilette.
se rengorgerSens figuré.
Synonyms
flaunt
display
spread
swell
feather
plumeadjective
Used attributively, especially in scientific contexts, to describe something related to or characteristic of a plume.
en panachePour ce qui ressemble à une colonne de fumée, de gaz ou de cendres.
Plume dynamics were analysed to predict the spread of volcanic ash.
Les dynamiques en panache ont été analysées pour prédire la propagation des cendres volcaniques.

Definitions

plumenoun
A long, soft feather or arrangement of feathers used by a bird for display or worn by a person for ornament.
The peacock's tail is adorned with a magnificent plume of colorful feathers.
A mass of material, such as smoke, dust, or vapor, that resembles a feather in shape and spreads from a source.
A plume of smoke rose from the chimney, signaling that the fire was burning well.
A token of honor or achievement, often used metaphorically.
Winning the championship was a plume in the team's cap.
Geology: A localized column of hot, buoyant magma rising through the Earth's mantle.
Scientists believe a mantle plume is responsible for the volcanic activity in the region.
plumeverb
To spread out in a shape resembling a feather.
Smoke began to plume from the chimney as the fire was lit.
To adorn or decorate with feathers or something resembling feathers.
The dancer plumed her costume with vibrant feathers for the performance.
To preen or clean feathers, as a bird does.
The parrot spent the afternoon pluming itself in the sun.
To take pride in oneself or one's achievements.
He plumed himself on his successful career in the tech industry.
plumeadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a plume (such as a column of smoke, gas, or feathers).
Plume dynamics were analysed to predict the spread of volcanic ash.
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