coronet

cor·o·net

noun \ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnet, ˌkär-\

Definition of CORONET

1

: a small or lesser crown usually signifying a rank below that of a sovereign

2

: a wreath or band for the head usually for wear by women on formal occasions

3

: the lower part of a horse's pastern where the horn terminates in skin — see horse illustration

Examples of CORONET

1. <the prince wore a small gold coronet to denote his rank>

Origin of CORONET

Middle French coronette, from Old French coronete, from corone

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to CORONET

Synonyms: chaplet, coronal (also coronel), crown, diadem

Related Words: anadem [archaic], tiara; garland, laurel

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Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

Rhymes with CORONET

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