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plume

/ˈpljuːm/ /ˈplum/

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noun

Feder, Schmuckfeder

A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration.

Examples :

"The dancer wore a large, white plume in her hair as part of her costume. "

Die Tänzerin trug eine große, weiße Feder als Teil ihres Kostüms in ihrem Haar.

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noun

Federbusch, Feder

A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet; a hackle.

Examples :

"The knight wore a magnificent plume of white feathers on his helmet. "

Der Ritter trug einen prächtigen Federbusch aus weißen Federn auf seinem Helm.

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noun

Federkiel, Feder

The vane of a feather, especially when on a quill pen or the fletching of an arrow.

Examples :

"The archer carefully attached the feathers' plumes to the arrow shaft. "

Der Schütze befestigte sorgfältig die Federn an dem Pfeilschaft.

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noun

Federmotte

Short for plume moth.

Examples :

"The plume is a small, light-colored moth that often flies around the garden in the evening. "

Die Federmotte ist eine kleine, hell gefärbte Motte, die abends oft im Garten herumfliegt.

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Feder, Schmuckfeder

Things resembling a feather.

Examples :

"The bird's delicate plume landed softly on the windowsill. "

Die zarte Feder des Vogels landete sanft auf der Fensterbank.

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verb

Schmücken, befiedern

To adorn, cover, or furnish with feathers or plumes, or as if with feathers or plumes.

Examples :

"The artist meticulously plumed the model's hat with iridescent feathers. "

Der Künstler schmückte den Hut des Models sorgfältig mit schillernden Federn.

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verb

Putzen, ordnen

Chiefly of a bird: to arrange and preen the feathers of, specifically in preparation for flight; hence , to prepare for (something).

Examples :

"Before the big presentation, Sarah meticulously plumed her hair, making sure every strand was in place. "

Vor der großen Präsentation putzte Sarah ihr Haar sorgfältig und achtete darauf, dass jede Strähne an ihrem Platz war.

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verb

Sich brüsten, sich rühmen

(by extension) To congratulate (oneself) proudly, especially concerning something unimportant or when taking credit for another person's effort; to self-congratulate.

Examples :

"He plumes himself on his skill."

Er brüstet sich mit seinen Fähigkeiten.

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Federn rupfen, ausfedern

To strip (a bird) of feathers; to pluck.

Examples :

"The farmer had to plume the chickens before preparing them for the market. "

Der Bauer musste die Hühner ausfedern, bevor er sie für den Markt zubereitete.

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Sich ausbreiten, aufsteigen

Of a dispersed substance such as dust or smoke: to fan out or spread in a cloud.

Examples :

"Smoke plumed from his pipe, then slowly settled towards the floor."

Rauch stieg aus seiner Pfeife auf und breitete sich dann langsam in Richtung Boden aus.

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