plume
Definitions
A long, soft feather or arrangement of feathers used by a bird for display or by a person for ornamentation.
A cloud of smoke, dust, or gas rising into the air in a column or spreading shape.
A large, feathery, or spreading shape resembling a feather.
Examples
A thick plume of black smoke rose steadily from the factory chimney.
The peacock fanned its tail, displaying a magnificent plume of iridescent feathers.
A plume of dust kicked up behind the car as it sped down the gravel road.