To plume means to decorate with a feather, or to spread out from a source. 1  Adding a large turkey feather to a hat is an example of a way to plume a hat.  When smoke billows out in waves from a factory, this is an example of when smoke plumes.
Hempstead (village), New York. Hempstead is a village located in the town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 53,891 at the 2010 census, making it the most populated village in New York. Hofstra University is located in Hempstead.
Home Â» Towns Â» Nassau County Â» Hempstead Township. Founded in 1643, the Village of Hempstead is one of the oldest towns in New York state. The Town of Hempstead occupys the southwestern portion of Nassau County, New York. Twenty-two incorporated villages are entirely or partially within the Town of Hempstead. There is also a village of Hempstead located within the town. The Town of Hempstead is 191.3 square miles, 71.4 square miles of which is water.