Associations to the word «Aigrette»

Wiktionary

AIGRETTE, noun. The lesser white heron; the egret.
AIGRETTE, noun. A feather or plume, or feather-shaped item, used as an adornment or ornament.
AIGRETTE, noun. The feathery crown of some seeds (such as the dandelion)
AIGRETTE, noun. (obsolete) A plume or tuft for the head composed of feathers, or gems, etc.

Dictionary definition

AIGRETTE, noun. A long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume.

Wise words

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