coronet
An earl's coronet.
Meaning
Noun
- A small crown, such as is worn by a noble.
- The ring of tissue between a horse's hoof and its leg.
- The traditional lowest regular commissioned officer rank in the cavalry.
- Any of several hummingbirds in the genus Boissonneaua.
- A species of moth, Craniophora ligustri (species).
Related
Similar words
- ensign
- second lieutenant (OF-1), first NATO commissioned officer grade above OF-0 trainee officer
Origin
- From Middle French couronnette, from Old French coronete, diminutive of corone, from Latin corona.
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