Bird with a plume that ounce for ounce was once worth more than gold Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Bird with a plume that ounce for ounce was once worth more than gold crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on January 21 2026 New York Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Bird with a plume that ounce for ounce was once worth more than gold has a total of 5 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | EGRET | Bird with a plume that ounce for ounce was once worth more than gold | New York Times |
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, / Herodias, egretta); the great egret (A. alba); the little egret (A. garzetta), of Europe; and the American snowy egret (A. candidissima). |
| • | A plume or tuft of feathers worn as a part of a headdress, or anything imitating such an ornament; an aigrette. |
| • | The flying feathery or hairy crown of seeds or achenes, as the down of the thistle. |
| • | A kind of ape. |
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