Aigrette (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 elegant hat was adorned with a delicate aigrette made of egret feathers.
- She wore a sparkling aigrette brooch to the formal gala, its plume-shaped design catching the light.
- In the 19th century, it was fashionable for women to wear hats topped with aigrettes made from exotic bird feathers.
- The aigrette on her hat was so elaborate that it threatened to topple over in the gentle breeze.
- The antique jewelry box contained a beautiful aigrette pin, its intricate design and craftsmanship a testament to a bygone era.