Source of ornamental plumes Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 8, 1999 · 44-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, October 8, 1999.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 8, 1999 · 44-Across · 5 letters
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any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season
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