Definitions
- Describing a writing instrument made from a bird's feather. - Referring to the hollow shaft of a feather used for writing or drawing. - Talking about a pen with a pointed nib, typically made from a bird's feather.
- Referring to a large, showy feather used for decoration or ornamentation. - Describing a feather or group of feathers on a bird's body. - Talking about a decorative flourish or ornamentation resembling a feather.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to feathers.
- 2Both can be associated with birds.
- 3Both have decorative or ornamental uses.
- 4Both can be used in a figurative sense.
- 5Both have historical significance in writing and fashion.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Quill is primarily used as a writing instrument, while plume is used for decoration or ornamentation.
- 2Size: Plume typically refers to a larger feather than quill.
- 3Shape: Quill has a pointed nib for writing, while plume has a more rounded shape for decoration.
- 4Material: Quill is made from a bird's feather, while plume can be made from various materials, including synthetic ones.
- 5Connotation: Quill is associated with writing and literature, while plume is more often associated with fashion and decoration.
Remember this!
Quill and plume are both words that refer to feathers, but they have different functions and connotations. Quill is primarily used as a writing instrument, while plume is used for decoration or ornamentation. Quill is associated with writing and literature, while plume is more often associated with fashion and decoration.
