egrets
plural of egret
• Geters, Steger, Strege, greets, regest, regets
Source: Wiktionary
E"gret, n. Etym: [See Aigret, Heron.]
1. (Zoöl.)
Definition: 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, or Herodias, egretta); the great egret (A. alba); the little egret (A. garzetta), of Europe; and the American snowy egret (A. candidissima). A bunch of egrets killed for their plumage. G. W. Cable.
2. A plume or tuft of feathers worn as a part of a headdress, or anything imitating such an ornament; an aigrette.
3. (Bot.)
Definition: The flying feathery or hairy crown of seeds or achenes, as the down of the thistle.
4. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A kind of ape.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 November 2024
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