plumed
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unplumed adjective
Etymology
Origin of plumed
Example Sentences
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Black smoke plumed over a hill from a botanical gardens on the other side of the hill, he said, and within minutes their community was engulfed in tall orange flames.
From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024
On Wednesday, Beefeaters from the Tower of London and members of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms in magnificent plumed helmets stood guard.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2022
The appointments to the Order of the Garter were announced at New Year, but members are formally installed at an annual ceremony in June, with velvet robes and plumed caps worn in a colourful procession.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2022
A multi-colored light show will flash images Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent, and other Aztec motifs.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2021
A blue- plumed ally from Apollo raced past me like a deer, leaped through the creek, and disappeared into enemy territory.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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