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bastard wing vs plume

plume vs bastard wing

bastard wing and plume both are nouns.

bastard wing is not a verb while plume is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bastard wing Yes No No No
plume Yes No Yes No
As nouns, plume is a hypernym of bastard wing; that is, plume is a word with a broader meaning than bastard wing:
  • bastard wing: tuft of small stiff feathers on the first digit of a bird's wing
  • plume: the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
Other hypernyms of bastard wing include plumage.
bastard wing (noun) plume (noun)
tuft of small stiff feathers on the first digit of a bird's wing the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
bastard wing (verb) plume (verb)
dress or groom with elaborate care
form a plume
clean with one's bill
deck with a plume
be proud of
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Difference between bastard wing and plume

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