Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: plume(noun) anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness. a plume of smoke; grass with large plumes. plume(noun) a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament. feather, plume, plumage(verb)
The Mesta. The Mesta (Spanish Honrado Concejo de la Mesta, Honoured Council of the Mesta) was a powerful association of sheep holders in Castile, and one of the most important guilds in medieval Europe. It was created in 1273.
Polenta, pronounced poh-LEHN-tah, is a cornmeal mush or porridge that originated in Northern Italy as a peasant food. It may not be particularly popular in the United States, but it's a staple that many Italian Americans enjoy as a part of their heritage.