plume (
http://definr.com/plume)
n 1: a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
2: the light horny waterproof structure forming the external
covering of birds [syn:
feather,
plumage]
v 1: rip off; ask an unreasonable price [syn:
overcharge,
soak,
surcharge,
gazump,
fleece,
pluck,
rob,
hook]
[ant:
undercharge]
2: be proud of; "He prides himself on making it into law
school" [syn:
pride,
congratulate]
3: deck with a plume, as of a helmet
4: clean with one's bill, of birds [syn:
preen]
5: form a plume: "The chimneys were pluming the sky"; "The
engine was pluming black smoke"
6: dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when
going to the opera" [syn:
preen,
primp,
dress]