epaulet

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From French épaulette, from épaule (shoulder) + -ette (diminutive).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛpəlɛt/, /ˌɛpəˈlɛt/

Noun

epaulet (plural epaulets)

  1. A decoration or flourish worn on the shoulders, as on a uniform.

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