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Aigrette

Part of speech: noun

Sense: 1. A tuft of feathers, especially one used as a headdress or ornamentation.

Usage: The princess wore an exquisite aigrette made of white egret feathers.

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Sense: 2. Any of several various herons having long, delicate plumes, as the egret or the heron egret.

Usage: The birdwatcher captured a stunning photo of an aigrette gracefully standing in the marsh.

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Sense: 3. The radiant plumes on the head of the peacock

Usage: The male peacock proudly displayed its magnificent aigrette during the courtship dance.

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