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

Deplumate :: Deplumate (a.) Destitute or deprived of features; deplumed.

Pinnule :: Pinnule (n.) Any one of a series of small, slender organs, or parts, when arranged in rows so as to have a plumelike appearance; as, a pinnule of a gorgonia; the pinnules of a crinoid..

Pterophore :: Pterophore (n.) Any moth of the genus Pterophorus and allied genera; a plume moth. See Plume moth, under Plume..

Plume :: Plume (v.) A feather; esp., a soft, downy feather, or a long, conspicuous, or handsome feather..

Cauda Galli :: Cauda galli () A plume-shaped fossil, supposed to be a seaweed, characteristic of the lower Devonian rocks; as, the cauda galli grit..

Displumed :: Displumed (imp. & p. p.) of Displum.

Hypoptilum :: Hypoptilum (n.) An accessory plume arising from the posterior side of the stem of the contour feathers of many birds; -- called also aftershaft. See Illust. of Feather.

Deplumed :: Deplumed (imp. & p. p.) of Deplum.

Serpula :: Serpula (n.) Any one of numerous species of tubicolous annelids of the genus Serpula and allied genera of the family Serpulidae. They secrete a calcareous tube, which is usually irregularly contorted, but is sometimes spirally coiled. The worm has a wreath of plumelike and often bright-colored gills around its head, and usually an operculum to close the aperture of its tube when it retracts..

Gorgonia :: Gorgonia (n.) A genus of Gorgoniacea, formerly very extensive, but now restricted to such species as the West Indian sea fan (Gorgonia flabellum), sea plume (G. setosa), and other allied species having a flexible, horny axis..

Coquette :: Coquette (n.) A tropical humming bird of the genus Lophornis, with very elegant neck plumes. Several species are known. See Illustration under Spangle, v. t..

Plume :: Plume (v.) A token of honor or prowess; that on which one prides himself; a prize or reward.

Implumed :: Implumed (a.) Not plumed; without plumes or feathers; featherless.

Unbarbed :: Unbarbed (a.) Destitute of bards, or of reversed points, hairs, or plumes; as, an unbarded feather..

Plume :: Plume (v.) An ornamental tuft of feathers.

Plumery :: Plumery (n.) Plumes, collectively or in general; plumage..

Nod :: Nod (v. i.) To bend or incline the upper part, with a quick motion; as, nodding plumes..

Plumassary :: Plumassary (n.) A plume or collection of ornamental feathers.

Penniform :: Penniform (a.) Having the form of a feather or plume.

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