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- Dictionaryaigrette/ˈeɪɡrɛt/
noun
- 1. a headdress consisting of a white egret's feather or other decoration such as a spray of gems.
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1. : a spray of feathers (as of the egret) for the head. 2. : a spray of gems worn on a hat or in the hair. Examples of aigrette in a Sentence.
The term aigrette (pronounced [ɛɡrɛt]; from the French for egret, or lesser white heron) refers to the tufted crest or head-plumes of the egret, used for adorning a headdress. The word may also identify any similar ornament, in gems. History and description. Marie-Antoinette with aigrette.
noun. 1. a plume or tuft of feathers, esp. the back plume of any of various herons, arranged as a head ornament. 2. a jeweled ornament depicting or suggesting this, usually worn in the hair or on a hat. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019 by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
Aigrette definition: a plume or tuft of feathers, especially the back plume of any of various herons, arranged as a head ornament.. See examples of AIGRETTE used in a sentence.
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a long plume worn on hats or as a headdress, esp one of long egret feathers. 2. (Jewellery) an ornament or piece of jewellery in imitation of a plume of feathers. [C19: French]
noun. a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume. synonyms: aigret. see more.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun aigrette. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. aigrette has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. hats (mid 1600s) birds (mid 1600s) plant physiology (late 1700s) food and cooking (1870s) See meaning & use.
Jun 2, 2024 · A feather or plume, or feather-shaped item, used as an adornment or ornament. (ornithology) The lesser white heron. Synonym: egret. The feathery crown of some seeds (such as the dandelion). References. [edit] OED 2nd edition 1989.
Aigrette definition: An ornamental tuft of upright plumes, especially the tail feathers of an egret.
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. Etymology: 19th Century: French. 'aigrette' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations): egret. Forum discussions with the word (s) "aigrette" in the title:
