1
: a spray of feathers (as of the egret) for the head
2
: a spray of gems worn on a hat or in the hair
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Delicate and adorned with wispy white feathers that wouldn’t come cheap, this aigrette (the French word for egret) would rest atop the head of a rich and fashionable society figure.
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Angela Serratore, Smithsonian, 15 May 2018
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Angela Serratore, Smithsonian, 15 May 2018
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“Aigrette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aigrette. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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