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Meaning Of Egret
n.
The name of several species of herons which bear plumes on
the back. They are generally white. Among the best known species are
the American egret (Ardea, / Herodias, egretta); the great egret (A.
alba); the little egret (A. garzetta), of Europe; and the American
snowy egret (A. candidissima).
n.
A plume or tuft of feathers worn as a part of a headdress,
or anything imitating such an ornament; an aigrette.
n.
The flying feathery or hairy crown of seeds or achenes, as
the down of the thistle.