plumy

American  

[ploo-mee] / ˈplu mi /

adjective

plumier, plumiest

1. having plumes or feathers.

2. adorned with a plume or plumes.

   a plumy helmet.

3. plumelike or feathery.

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plumy British  

/ ˈpluːmɪ /

adjective

1. plumelike; feathery

2. consisting of, covered with, or adorned with feathers

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Etymology

Origin of plumy

First recorded in 1575–85; plume + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Aunt Plumy laid her hand on Sophie's head as she spoke, with such a motherly look that both girls drew nearer, and Randal resolved to put her in a book without delay.

From Kitty's Class Day and Other Stories by Alcott, Louisa May

As if drawn by the merry sound Aunt Plumy appeared, and being established in the rocking-chair fell to talking as easily as if she had known her guests for years.

From Kitty's Class Day and Other Stories by Alcott, Louisa May

Aunt Plumy laughed till the tears rolled down her cheeks as the girls compressed her into the plum-colored gown with its short waist, leg-of-mutton sleeves, and narrow skirt.

From Kitty's Class Day and Other Stories by Alcott, Louisa May

Aunt Plumy glanced at Ruth as she spoke, and a sudden color in the girl's cheeks proved that the words hit certain ambitious fancies of this pretty daughter of the house of Basset.

From Kitty's Class Day and Other Stories by Alcott, Louisa May

There was more dancing, followed by games, in which Aunt Plumy shone pre-eminent, for the supper was off her mind and she could enjoy herself.

From Kitty's Class Day and Other Stories by Alcott, Louisa May