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quill vs plume

plume vs quill

quill and plume both are nouns.

quill is not a verb while plume is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quill Yes No No No
plume Yes No Yes No
As nouns, plume is a hypernym of quill; that is, plume is a word with a broader meaning than quill:
  • quill: any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird
  • plume: the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
Other hypernyms of quill include plumage.
quill (noun) plume (noun)
a stiff hollow protective spine on a porcupine or hedgehog 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 of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
pen made from a bird's feather
quill (verb) plume (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
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