plume

anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness; "a plume of smoke"; "grass with large plumes"

a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

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"

clean with one's bill; "The birds preened"

form a plume; "The chimneys were pluming the sky"; "The engine was pluming black smoke"

dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"