Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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plume | Yes | No | Yes | No |
calamus | Yes | No | No | No |
plume (noun) | calamus (noun) |
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the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds | the hollow spine of a feather |
a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament | any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes |
anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness | perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots |
the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally |
plume (verb) | calamus (verb) |
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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 |