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plume

/ˈpljuːm/
noun
  1. A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration.

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

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

    Similar: feather in one's cap

Synonymsfeather in one's cap

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