Definition of Aigrette

1. Noun. A long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume.

Exact synonyms: Aigret
Generic synonyms: Plume

Definition of Aigrette

1. a tuft of feathers worn as a head ornament [n -S]

Medical Definition of Aigrette

1. 1. The small white European heron. See Egret. 2. A plume or tuft for the head composed of feathers, or of gems, etc. 3. A tuft like that of the egret. 4. A feathery crown of seed; egret; as, the aigrette or down of the dandelion or the thistle. Origin: F, a sort of white heron, with a tuft of feathers on its head; a tuft of feathers; dim. Of the same word as heron. See Heron, and cf. Egret, Egrette. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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