What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wisp of smoke hiding silver feathers (7)" mean?

The definition is "feathers". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AG (synonym="chemical symbol for "silver"") in PLUME (synonym="Wisp of smoke") = PLUMAGE; definition: "feathers" The answer is PLUMAGE.

Wisp of smoke hiding silver feathers (7)

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