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aigrette
[ ey-gret, ey-gret ]
noun
- a plume or tuft of feathers, especially the back plume of any of various herons, arranged as a head ornament.
- a jeweled ornament depicting or suggesting this, usually worn in the hair or on a hat.
aigrette
/ eɪˈɡrɛt; ˈeɪɡrɛt /
noun
- a long plume worn on hats or as a headdress, esp one of long egret feathers
- an ornament or piece of jewellery in imitation of a plume of feathers
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Origin of aigrette1
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Example Sentences
She wore a rather severe evening gown of black net, and in her gray hair was a quivering black aigrette.
A diamond aigrette sparkled on her head, but her beautiful white throat was bare of ornaments.
Dark phase, Head and neck rufous; back slate; about 30 "aigrette" plumes.
"Aigrette" plumes, short, dirty gray; rump and belly white; legs blackish.
White, about 50 straight "aigrette" plumes grow from the back between the wings; legs and feet black.
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