Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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
panache
n 1: distinctive and stylish elegance; "he wooed her with the
confident dash of a cavalry officer" [syn: dash, elan,
flair, style]
2: a feathered plume on a helmet