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plume vs preen

preen vs plume

plume is a noun but preen is not a noun.

plume and preen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plume Yes No Yes No
preen No No Yes No
As verbs, plume and preen are synonyms defined as:
  • plume and preen: dress or groom with elaborate care
Other synonyms of plume include dress, primp.
As verbs, plume and preen are synonyms defined as:
  • plume and preen: clean with one's bill
plume (noun) preen (noun)
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
plume (verb) preen (verb)
dress or groom with elaborate care dress or groom with elaborate care
form a plume pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
clean with one's bill clean with one's bill
deck with a plume
be proud of
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Difference between plume and preen

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