Definitions
- Referring to a large, showy feather or group of feathers on a bird. - Describing a long, soft feather used for decoration or ornamentation. - Talking about a cloud of smoke, dust, or steam rising into the air.
- Referring to the top of a hill or mountain. - Describing the highest point of a wave. - Talking about a tuft of feathers on the head of a bird or animal.
List of Similarities
- 1Both plume and crest are related to birds and animals.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical features of birds or animals.
- 3Both can be used to describe natural phenomena, such as waves or clouds of smoke.
- 4Both can be used to describe the highest point of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Physical location: Plume is typically located on the body of a bird or animal, while crest is usually on the head.
- 2Size: Plume refers to a large, showy feather or group of feathers, while crest refers to a smaller tuft of feathers.
- 3Function: Plume is often used for decoration or ornamentation, while crest may serve a more practical purpose, such as regulating body temperature or displaying dominance.
- 4Associated animals: Plume is often associated with birds, while crest can be used to describe feathers on other animals, such as roosters or horses.
- 5Metaphorical use: Crest can be used metaphorically to describe the highest point of success or achievement, while plume does not have a common metaphorical use.
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Remember this!
Plume and crest are both related to birds and animals, but they differ in their physical location, size, function, associated animals, and metaphorical use. A plume is a large, showy feather used for decoration or ornamentation, while a crest is a smaller tuft of feathers on the head of a bird or animal that may serve a practical purpose or display dominance.
