Defn: The small white European heron. See Egret.
2. A plume or tuft for the head composed of feathers, or of gems, etc. Prescott.
3. A tuft like that of the egret. (Bot.)
Defn: A feathery crown of seed; egret; as, the aigrette or down of the dandelion or the thistle.
AIGUILLE
Ai`guille", n. Etym: [F., a needle. See Aglet.]
1. A needle-shaped peak.
2. An instrument for boring holes, used in blasting.
AIGUILLETTE
Ai`guil*lette", n. Etym: [F. See Aglet.]
1. A point or tag at the end of a fringe or lace; an aglet.
2. One of the ornamental tags, cords, or loops on some military and naval uniforms.