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plume vs aigrette

aigrette vs plume

plume and aigrette both are nouns.

plume is a verb but aigrette is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plume Yes No Yes No
aigrette Yes No No No
As nouns, aigrette is a hyponym of plume; that is, aigrette is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than plume:
  • plume: a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
  • aigrette: a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume
Other hyponyms of plume include aigret, panache.
plume (noun) aigrette (noun)
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume
a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
plume (verb) aigrette (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 plume and aigrette

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