plumed Definition

plume
noun

1. A conspicuous feather of a bird.
2. Such a feather, or bunch of feathers, worn as an ornament or crest, represented in a coat of arms, etc.
3. A curling column (of smoke etc).

verb plumed, pluming

1. Said of a bird: to clean or preen (itself or its feathers).
2. To decorate with plumes.
3. To pride or congratulate oneself on it, usually on something trivial.

Form: plume oneself on something (usually)

Etymology: 14c: French, from Latin pluma a soft feather.