Target of the plume trade Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, July 22, 2016 · 52-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, July 22, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 22, 2016 · 52-Down · 5 letters
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any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season
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