Epaulette
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛpəlɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Epaulette is a noun meaning An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.
Meaning
An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.
More Meanings
- A similar piece of trimming on a lady’s dress.
- A plate on the anterior wings of some insects.
- The red patch on the shoulders of a red-winged blackbird.
Example Sentences
He would have answered for it at the end of a quarter of an hour that some of the glass cases contained swords and epaulettes of ancient colonels and generals; medals and orders once pinned over hearts that had long since ceased to beat; […]
Word Forms
- epaulettes
- epaulet
Synonyms for epaulette
Depending on context, synonyms include shoulder strap, tegula, epaulet.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include epaulet, epauliere, epaule, wing, espauliere, overplate.
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