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plume vs calamus

calamus vs plume

plume and calamus both are nouns.

plume is a verb but calamus is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plume Yes No Yes No
calamus Yes No No No
plume (noun) calamus (noun)
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)
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 calamus

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