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Definition of plumy - 2 dictionary results

plum⋅y

  [ploo-mee]
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–adjective, plum⋅i⋅er, plum⋅i⋅est.
1. having plumes or feathers.
2. adorned with a plume or plumes: a plumy helmet.
3. plumelike or feathery.
Origin:
1575–85; plume + -y 1
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plum·y   (plōō'mē)   
adj.   plum·i·er, plum·i·est

  1. Consisting of or covered with feathers.

  2. Resembling a feather or plume.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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