plumy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite resembling a plume
    plumelike.
    • the dog's plumy tail
  2. adjective satellite having or covered with or abounding in plumes
    plumed.
    • the plumed serpent
    • white-plumed egrets
  3. adjective satellite adorned with feathers or plumes
    feathered; feathery.

WordNet


Plum"y adjective
Definitions
  1. Covered or adorned with plumes, or as with plumes; feathery. "His plumy crest." Addison. "The plumy trees." J. S. Blackie.

Webster 1913