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plume vs contour feather

contour feather vs plume

plume and contour feather both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plume Yes No Yes No
contour feather Yes No No No
As nouns, contour feather is a hyponym of plume; that is, contour feather is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than plume:
  • plume: the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
  • contour feather: feathers covering the body of an adult bird and determining its shape
plume (noun) contour feather (noun)
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds feathers covering the body of an adult bird and determining its shape
a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
plume (verb) contour feather (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 contour feather

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