aigret

Noun

A plume or tuft of feathers, especially the plume worn on a helmet or hat.

ریشه

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Coryate (c1577–1617), traveller and writer. From French aigrette.

مثال

• The knight wore an aigret on his helmet.
• The aigret on her hat was made of peacock feathers.
• The aigret was a symbol of his high rank.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Wear an aigret Aigret on a helmet Aigret of feathers