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aigrette

noun as in crest

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She wore a rather severe evening gown of black net, and in her gray hair was a quivering black aigrette.

A diamond aigrette sparkled on her head, but her beautiful white throat was bare of ornaments.

Dark phase, Head and neck rufous; back slate; about 30 "aigrette" plumes.

"Aigrette" plumes, short, dirty gray; rump and belly white; legs blackish.

White, about 50 straight "aigrette" plumes grow from the back between the wings; legs and feet black.

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On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to aigrette, such as: ridge, caruncle, chine, cockscomb, comb, and crown.

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