noun
aigrette
Aigrette (noun) means a feather or plume, or feather-shaped item, used as an adornment or ornament, typically in hats or hair.
noun
1
A feather or plume, or feather-shaped item, used as an adornment or ornament, typically in hats or hair.
2
The lesser white heron.
3
The feathery crown of some seeds (such as the dandelion).
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Etymology
Borrowed from French aigrette (“egret”). Doublet of egret.
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What is the meaning of aigrette?
"aigrette" (noun) means a feather or plume, or feather-shaped item, used as an adornment or ornament, typically in hats or hair.
What are the different meanings of aigrette?
"aigrette" has 3 main meanings: 1. A feather or plume, or feather-shaped item, used as an adornment or ornament, typically in hats or hair; 2. The lesser white heron; 3. The feathery crown of some seeds (such as the dandelion).