Plural of aigret; multiple feathery plumes or decorative ornaments made from egret feathers, commonly used in hats and fashion accessories.
Plural of aigret, from French, maintaining the reference to the sharp-pointed egret feathers valued in historical fashion.
The demand for aigrets to decorate fashionable hats was so intense in the 1800s that it sparked international conservation movements—the 'Aigrette War' was actually a major factor in creating the first animal welfare groups!
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