PLUMY (plumier, plumiest)
Dictionary entry overview: What does plumy mean? • PLUMY (adjective)
The adjective PLUMY has 3 senses:
1. resembling a plume
2. having or covered with or abounding in plumes
3. adorned with feathers or plumes
Familiarity information: PLUMY used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• PLUMY (adjective)
Meaning:
Resembling a plume
Synonyms:
plumelike; plumy
Context example:
the dog's plumy tail
Similar:
feathered (having or covered with feathers or plumage)
Meaning:
Having or covered with or abounding in plumes
Synonyms:
plumed; plumy
Context examples:
the plumed serpent / white-plumed egrets
Similar:
feathered (having or covered with feathers or plumage)
Meaning:
Adorned with feathers or plumes
Synonyms:
feathered; feathery; plumy
Similar:
adorned; decorated (provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction)
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