AIGRET Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word aigret. (close relations)
Definition of AIGRET
Best Alternative Words for AIGRET
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| crest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • the center of a cambered road • (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet • a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal verb • lie at the top of • reach a high point | ||||||||
| plume | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness • a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament • the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds verb • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • be proud of • deck with a plume • clean with one's bill • form a plume • dress or groom with elaborate care | ||||||||
| topknot | nounn | |||||||
noun • headdress consisting of a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair • showy crest or knot of hair or feathers | ||||||||
| tuft | nounn | |||||||
noun • a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass • a bunch of feathers or hair | ||||||||
| aigrette | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume | ||||||||
