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cu·let (kyo̵̅o̅′lit, -let′)

noun

the flat base of a gem whose face is cut as a brilliant

Etymology: OFr, dim. of cul, posterior, bottom < L culus, anus < IE base *(s)keu-, to cover < sky, hide

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