aigrette
English
/ˈeɪ.ɡɹɪt/
noun
Definitions
- A feather or plume, or feather-shaped item, used as an adornment or ornament.
- (ornithology) The lesser white heron.
- The feathery crown of some seeds (such as the dandelion).
Etymology
Borrowed from French aigrette (egret).
Origin
French
aigrette
Gloss
egret