Panache \Pa*nache"\, n. [F., fr. L. penna a feather. See Pen a feather.]

1. A plume or bunch of feathers, esp. such a bunch worn on the helmet; any military plume, or ornamental group of feathers. [1913 Webster]

A panache of variegated plumes. --Prescott. [1913 Webster]

2. A pleasingly flamboyant style or manner; flair[4]; verve. [PJC] Panada

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

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panache

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

Panache \Pa*nache"\, n. [F., fr. L. penna a feather. See Pen a feather.]

A plume or bunch of feathers, esp. such a bunch worn on the helmet; any military plume, or ornamental group of feathers.

A panache of variegated plumes. --Prescott.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)