Associations to the word «Panache»

Wiktionary

PANACHE, noun. (countable) An ornamental plume on a helmet.
PANACHE, noun. (uncountable) Flamboyant, energetic style or action; dash; verve.

Dictionary definition

PANACHE, noun. Distinctive and stylish elegance; "he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer".
PANACHE, noun. A feathered plume on a helmet.

Wise words

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