plume

Meanings

• anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
  • "a plume of smoke"
  • "grass with large plumes"
• a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
• the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
• rip off; ask an unreasonable price
• be proud of
• deck with a plume
  • "a plumed helmet"
• clean with one's bill
• form a plume
• dress or groom with elaborate care

Synonyms

congratulate, dress, feather, fleece, gazump, hook, overcharge, pluck, plumage, preen, pride, primp, rob, soak, surcharge