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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 is another word for aigrette?
Other words for "aigrette" include aigret.
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).
