1. resembling a plume in shape, structure, or appearance; feathery or feather-shaped
Usage: often used in botanical and zoological contexts

Examples

• The plumelike fronds of the fern swayed gently in the breeze.
• The bird's plumelike tail feathers were iridescent and striking.
• Dandelion seeds have a plumelike structure that helps them disperse on the wind.
• The plumelike antennae of the moth were sensitive to chemical signals.
• She admired the plumelike arrangement of the ornamental grass in the garden.