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plumed
/pluːmd/
verb
To adorn, cover, or furnish with feathers or plumes, or as if with feathers or plumes.
Chiefly of a bird: to arrange and preen the feathers of, specifically in preparation for flight; hence , to prepare for (something).
(by extension) To congratulate (oneself) proudly, especially concerning something unimportant or when taking credit for another person's effort; to self-congratulate.
"He plumes himself on his skill."
adjective
Having or decorated with a plume or plumes.
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