aigrette
Egret plume accessory
An aigrette is an ornamental spray of feathers, especially the long plumes of an egret, worn as a headdress or hat decoration.
The term extends to similar ornaments made of gems or metal arranged in a feather-like spray: Her tiara featured a diamond aigrette.
Aigrettes were fashionable in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, driving demand that nearly exterminated several egret species.
Ornamental feather or rising column
- featherBird's body covering
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- headdressOrnamental head covering
- tiaraOrnamental feminine headband
fascinator · coronet · diadem · hairpin · barrette · headband · clip · adornment
Long-legged waterside bird
- plumesShowy feathers or rising columns
- wadingTraversing shallow water on foot
- marshesWaterlogged land with grasses
- wetlandsWater-saturated terrain
snowy · great · bittern · waterfowl · nesting · colonial · avian · ornithology
Decorative fastening ornament
- gemstonesPolished ornamental minerals
- diamondsPrecious crystallized carbon
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- goldElement seventy-nine
sapphire · emerald · ruby · pearl · filigree · pendant · cabochon · jeweler
Old valued collectible
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- VictorianOf a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
- flapperTwenties unconventional young woman
Gatsby · roaring twenties · collectible · heritage · classic · timeless · period piece · historical
Reputation commanding admiration
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- refinementElegance of manner
aristocracy · royalty · opulence · luxury · exclusivity · wealth · grandeur · splendor
plume
Ornamental feather or rising column
tiara · fascinator · coronet · diadem · hairpin · barrette · headband · clip · adornment · embellishment
heron
Long-legged waterside bird
- plumesShowy feathers or rising columns
- wadingTraversing shallow water on foot
- marshesWaterlogged land with grasses
wetlands · snowy · great · bittern · waterfowl · nesting · colonial · avian · ornithology · aquatic
brooch
Decorative fastening ornament
- gemstonesPolished ornamental minerals
- diamondsPrecious crystallized carbon
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
gold · sapphire · emerald · ruby · pearl · filigree · pendant · cabochon · jeweler · setting
antique
Old valued collectible
Gatsby · flapper · roaring twenties · collectible · heritage · classic · timeless · period piece · historical · restoration
prestige
Reputation commanding admiration
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
refinement · aristocracy · royalty · opulence · luxury · exclusivity · wealth · grandeur · splendor · ceremonial