aigrette — meaning in English

English meaning

• crest noun The highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.
• egret noun A long-legged wading bird of the heron family, usually with white plumage and a dagger-shaped bill, which feeds on fish and insects in shallow water.

Senses

aigrette is used for these senses in English:

• crest The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
• egret Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea that includes herons, many of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes during the breeding season.
• strake (aviation) A type of aerodynamic surface mounted on an aircraft fuselage to fine-tune the airflow.

crest — full definition

1. noun The highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.
2. noun A tuft of feathers or fur on an animal's head, or a decorative emblem, especially of a family or institution.
3. verb To reach the top of something, or to rise to a peak.

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