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down feather vs plume

plume vs down feather

down feather and plume both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
down feather Yes No No No
plume Yes No Yes No
As nouns, plume is a hypernym of down feather; that is, plume is a word with a broader meaning than down feather:
  • down feather: soft fine feathers
  • plume: the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
Other hypernyms of down feather include plumage.
down feather (noun) plume (noun)
soft fine feathers 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
down 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 down feather and plume

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