noun
Word Origin mid 17th century: French, ‘egret’.
Scrabble Points: 9
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Feather ornament for a hat or as a hair ornament
The term aigrette (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. Wikipedia