noun🔗ShareFeder, SchmuckfederA feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration."The dancer's elaborate headdress was adorned with bright, colorful plumes. "Der aufwendige Kopfschmuck der Tänzerin war mit hellen, bunten Federn geschmückt.animalbirdappearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFederbusch, FederbüschelA cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet; a hackle."The knight's helmet was decorated with bright red plumes that waved in the wind. "Der Helm des Ritters war mit leuchtend roten Federbüschen geschmückt, die im Wind wehten.appearancewearstyleroyalmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFederkiel, FederThe vane of a feather, especially when on a quill pen or the fletching of an arrow."The archer carefully attached the small, colorful plumes to his arrow's fletching. "Der Schütze befestigte sorgfältig die kleinen, bunten Federn an der Befiederung seines Pfeils.naturematerialbirdwritingpartanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFedermotteShort for plume moth."The gardener noticed several plumes fluttering around the tomato plants in the greenhouse, likely eating the leaves. "Der Gärtner bemerkte mehrere Federmotten, die im Gewächshaus um die Tomatenpflanzen flatterten und wahrscheinlich die Blätter fraßen.insectanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFedern, SchmuckfedernThings resembling a feather."The cat's long, fluffy tail had beautiful plumes of fur that resembled feathers. "Der lange, flauschige Schwanz der Katze hatte wunderschöne Federbüschel, die Federn ähnelten.appearancenaturebirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchmücken, befiedernTo adorn, cover, or furnish with feathers or plumes, or as if with feathers or plumes."The crafter plumes the mask with vibrant peacock feathers for the costume party. "Der Handwerker schmückt die Maske mit leuchtenden Pfauenfedern für die Kostümparty.appearancestyleartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePutzen, ordnenChiefly of a bird: to arrange and preen the feathers of, specifically in preparation for flight; hence , to prepare for (something)."The robin plumes itself meticulously each morning before it flies off to find worms. "Das Rotkehlchen putzt sich jeden Morgen sorgfältig, bevor es losfliegt, um Würmer zu suchen.animalbirdactionnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich 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."He plumes himself on his skill."Er brüstet sich mit seinen Fähigkeiten.attitudecharacteractionachievementvaluemoralhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFedern rupfen, ausfedernTo strip (a bird) of feathers; to pluck."The farmer plumes the chicken before cooking it. "Der Bauer rupft das Huhn, bevor er es kocht.animalbirdactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich ausbreiten, aufsteigenOf a dispersed substance such as dust or smoke: to fan out or spread in a cloud."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.environmentweathernaturesciencesubstancephysicschemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
