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Plume

Definition

(literary/technical) A long, soft, and usually curved feather, especially one from the tail or wing of a bird, used for writing or decoration. In geology, a plume refers to a column of hot, buoyant rock that rises from the Earth's core-mantle boundary to the surface, often producing volcanic activity.

Example Sentences

1The artist used a plume to create delicate, swirling patterns on the page.
2The discovery of a mantle plume beneath the island explained the unusual volcanic activity in the region.
3In the 18th century, fashionable ladies wore elaborate hats adorned with ostrich plumes.
4Geologists have identified several mantle plumes around the world, including the one responsible for the Hawaiian Islands.
5The writer's use of a plume as a symbol of creativity was a nod to the Romantic poets, who often employed similar imagery.

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