The difference between Panache and Plume

When used as nouns, panache means an ornamental plume on a helmet, whereas plume means a feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one.


Plume is also verb with the meaning: to preen and arrange the feathers of.

check bellow for the other definitions of Panache and Plume

  1. Panache as a noun (countable):

    An ornamental plume on a helmet.

  2. Panache as a noun (uncountable):

    Flamboyant, energetic style or action; dash; verve.

  1. Plume as a noun:

    A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one.

  2. Plume as a noun:

    The furry tail of certain dog breeds (e.g. Samoyed, Malteagle) that stands erect or curls over their backs.

  3. Plume as a noun:

    A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet.

  4. Plume as a noun:

    A token of honour or prowess; that on which one prides oneself; a prize or reward.

  5. Plume as a noun:

    An area over which (or a space into which) a dispersed substance has spread or fanned out; a cloud.

    Examples:

    "The pollutant creates a [[contaminant]] plume within an [[aquifer]]."

    "After the explosion, a plume of smoke could be seen in the sky for miles around."

  6. Plume as a noun:

    An upward spray of water or mist.

  7. Plume as a noun (geology):

    An upwelling of molten material from the Earth's mantle.

  8. Plume as a noun (astronomy):

    An arc of glowing material erupting from the surface of a star.

  9. Plume as a noun:

    A large and flexible panicle of inflorescence resembling a feather, such as is seen in certain large ornamental grasses.

  1. Plume as a verb (transitive):

    To preen and arrange the feathers of.

  2. Plume as a verb (transitive):

    To congratulate (oneself) proudly.

    Examples:

    "He plumes himself on his skill."

    "rfquotek South"

  3. Plume as a verb:

    To strip of feathers; to pluck; to strip; to pillage; also, to peel.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Francis Bacon"

    "rfquotek Dryden"

  4. Plume as a verb:

    To adorn with feathers or plumes.

  5. Plume as a verb:

    To form a plume.

    Examples:

    "Smoke plumed from his pipe then slowly settled towards the floor."

  6. Plume as a verb:

    To write; to pen.

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