aigrette
2 synonyms for aigrette, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A decorative tuft of feathers, or something shaped like one, worn on a hat or in the hair.
Synonyms
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aigret
egret
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A decorative tuft of feathers, or something shaped like one, worn on a hat or in the hair.
“She was formal in manner, and made calls in rustling, steel-gray brocades and a tall bonnet with bristling aigrettes.”
aigret
Etymology
Borrowed from French aigrette ("egret"); a doublet of egret.
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