panache

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A tall bunch of feathers worn on a helmet as decoration

: penacho

But Kpakologi masks are always black, with a similar panache bound at the forehead not with a whitened fiber headband but with a red cloth ornamented with cowrie shells.

Examples

Bashing livestock with tire irons lacked panache.

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And earlier in the spring, I traveled with Barbara Orr through the tulip fields aboard the small river barge, La Panache.

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They joined a queue, but there really was no need for slow queue ambling for Angus, who had forked out extra cash with panache.

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The soldier wore a helmet adorned with a colorful plume, giving him an air of panache.
In historical reenactments, participants often showcase their panache with elaborate feathered hats.
The knight's armor was striking, crowned with a plume that added a distinct touch of panache.

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A long soft feather or small group of feathers used to decorate clothing

is especially used as a helmet ornament rather than general decoration

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A small soft feather used as a decoration on clothes or hats

is larger and typically worn on helmets not as fashion accessories

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In a stylish and confident way that impresses people

panache singular

panaches plural

Panache first meant a bright plume on a helmet, literally a 'feather' worn as a showy decoration or a sign of rank.