aigrette
/'eigret/
Definition
Noun: 1. A long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume: An ornamental tuft or spray of feathers, historically from an egret, used as a decoration on headwear or as a jeweled accessory mimicking this form.
Examples of Usage
- The vintage hat was adorned with a delicate aigrette of white feathers.
- She wore a diamond aigrette in her hair for the gala.
- In the 18th century, aigrettes were a popular form of millinery decoration.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical and fashion contexts to describe a specific type of ornamental accessory.
- In jewelry, an aigrette typically refers to a hair ornament or brooch designed with gemstones arranged to resemble a feather or a spray of feathers.
Variants and Related Words
- Aigret (noun): A less common variant spelling of .
- Plume (noun): A general term for a long, soft feather or arrangement of feathers used for ornamentation.
- Egret (noun): A type of heron from whose plumage aigrettes were traditionally made.
Synonyms
- Plume
- Feather
- Panache
- Ornament
Related Idioms or Phrases
- While there are no common idioms using the word "aigrette," it is associated with the phrase "to wear an aigrette," which describes the act of wearing this specific type of decorative ornament.
Noun
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a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume
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