AIGRETTE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word aigrette. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for AIGRETTE
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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 | ||||||
| feather | nounn | |||||
noun • branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds • turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls verb • join tongue and groove, in carpentry • cover or fit with feathers • turn the paddle; in canoeing • turn the oar, while rowing • grow feathers | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| tuft | nounn | |||||
noun • a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass • a bunch of feathers or hair | ||||||
| egret | nounn | |||||
noun • any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season | ||||||
| aigret | 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 | ||||||
