ˈēgrə̇]t, ēˈgre], ˈegrə̇] also ˈēˌgre] or ə̇ˈgre], usu ]d.+V noun
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Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French aigrette, from Old Provençal aigreta, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German heigaro heron — more at heron
1. : any of various herons that bear long plumes on the lower back during the breeding season and commonly have pure white plumage — see american egret , cattle egret , snowy egret
2. : an egret plume or a plume resembling it : aigrette
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