plume

nouns

anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
"a plume of smoke"; "grass with large plumes"
is a type of (narrower)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
"geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
is a type of (narrower)
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

verbs

rip off; ask an unreasonable price
be proud of
"He prides himself on making it into law school"
deck with a plume
"a plumed helmet"
is a type of (narrower)
decorate
"deck the halls with holly"
clean with one's bill
"The birds preened"
form a plume
"The chimneys were pluming the sky"; "The engine was pluming black smoke"
is a type of (narrower)
give shape or form to
"shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"
dress or groom with elaborate care
"She likes to dress when going to the opera"