Pinion and Plume

Pinion

Pinion noun - Any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird.

Plume is a synonym for pinion in feather topic. In some cases you can use "Plume" instead a noun "Pinion", when it comes to topics like plumage.

Nearby Words: pin, pinioned, pinioning

Plume

Plume noun - Something given in recognition of achievement.
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Synonyms for Plume

Pinion is a synonym for plume in feather topic. You can use "Pinion" instead a noun "Plume". literary substitute

Nearby Words: plum, plumage, plumed, plumy, plumelet
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