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contour feather vs plume

plume vs contour feather

contour feather and plume both are nouns.

contour feather is not a verb while plume is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contour feather Yes No No No
plume Yes No Yes No
As nouns, plume is a hypernym of contour feather; that is, plume is a word with a broader meaning than contour feather:
  • contour feather: feathers covering the body of an adult bird and determining its shape
  • plume: the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
Other hypernyms of contour feather include plumage.
contour feather (noun) plume (noun)
feathers covering the body of an adult bird and determining its shape 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
contour feather (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 contour feather and plume

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