Definitions for plumed

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IPA: /plumd/

Plumed is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 93 anagrams from letters in plumed (delmpu).

Definitions for plumed

noun

1. a feather.
2. a large, long, or conspicuous feather:
3. a soft, fluffy feather:
4. any plumose part or formation.
5. a feather, a tuft of feathers, or some substitute, worn as an ornament, as on a hat, helmet, etc.
6. a feather or featherlike token of honor or distinction, especially one worn on a helmet.
7. plumage.
8. a vertically or longitudinally moving, rising, or expanding fluid body, as of smoke or water.
9. a visible pattern of smoke resulting from emissions from a stack, flue, or chimney.
10. Also called mantle plume. Geology. a deep-seated upwelling of magma within the earth's mantle. Compare diapir.

adjective

1. having or appearing to have a plume or plumes.

verb (used with object)

1. to furnish, cover, or adorn with plumes or feathers.
2. (of a bird) to preen (itself or its feathers).
3. to feel complacent satisfaction with (oneself); pride (oneself) (often followed by on or upon):

Origin of plumed

First recorded in 1520-30; plume + -ed³

Examples for plumed

Two plumed carabineri stood guard as Yoko Ono received a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and gave a speech ending “Peace.”

The young Ferdinand plumed himself and spread himself for her vision.

He plumed himself on the skill with which he managed to rob his employer.

The plumed arrow is frequently referred to in the songs of this rite.

The principal chief rode forward, bearing conspicuously the plumed calumet of peace.

Above the gray wall I saw Don Pedro's plumed hat passing by.

The warriors were painted and plumed, and many of them very gorgeously attired.

They are plumed with culture, and it has become a charge instead of a credit.

Her own satin costume and plumed bonnet seemed a trifle theatrical.

While the Indians plied their paddles, he stood up in the canoe, waving toward the boatmen the plumed badge of fraternity.