Plume
/pluːm/
Definitions
- (n.) A long, soft feather or arrangement of feathers.
The knight's helmet was adorned with a vibrant plume.
- (n.) A visible column of smoke, dust, or vapor resembling a feather shape.
A plume of smoke rose from the factory chimney.
Forms
- plumes
Commentary
In legal drafting, 'plume' commonly appears in descriptive contexts, often relating to patents or environmental reports describing emissions or designs.
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