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
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Panache as a noun (countable):
An ornamental plume on a helmet.
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Panache as a noun (uncountable):
Flamboyant, energetic style or action; dash; verve.
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Plume as a noun:
A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one.
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Plume as a noun:
The furry tail of certain dog breeds (e.g. Samoyed, Malteagle) that stands erect or curls over their backs.
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Plume as a noun:
A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet.
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Plume as a noun:
A token of honour or prowess; that on which one prides oneself; a prize or reward.
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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."
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Plume as a noun:
An upward spray of water or mist.
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Plume as a noun (geology):
An upwelling of molten material from the Earth's mantle.
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Plume as a noun (astronomy):
An arc of glowing material erupting from the surface of a star.
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Plume as a noun:
A large and flexible panicle of inflorescence resembling a feather, such as is seen in certain large ornamental grasses.
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Plume as a verb (transitive):
To preen and arrange the feathers of.
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Plume as a verb (transitive):
To congratulate (oneself) proudly.
Examples:
"He plumes himself on his skill."
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Plume as a verb:
To strip of feathers; to pluck; to strip; to pillage; also, to peel.
Examples:
"rfquotek Francis Bacon"
"rfquotek Dryden"
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Plume as a verb:
To adorn with feathers or plumes.
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Plume as a verb:
To form a plume.
Examples:
"Smoke plumed from his pipe then slowly settled towards the floor."
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Plume as a verb:
To write; to pen.