Aigret (Noun)
Meaning
A long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The opera singer's hat was adorned with a delicate aigret that added to her overall elegance.
- He wore a small aigret pin on his lapel, a subtle nod to his love of classic fashion.
- The aigret on her hat danced in the breeze as she twirled across the dance floor.
- The vintage brooch was shaped like an aigret, its curves and lines evoking the elegance of a bygone era.
- The costume designer chose to top off the character's outfit with a dramatic aigret, completing the look of a 19th-century courtesan.