1. an ornamental tuft of upright plumes, especially the tail feathers of an egret.
2. an ornament, such as a spray of gems, resembling a tuft of plumes.

1. the lesser white heron; the egret.
2. A feather or plume, or feather-shaped item, used as an adornment or ornament.
3. the feathery crown of some seeds (such as the dandelion)

1. a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume