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epaulet definition

ep·au·let or epaulette ep′·au·lette′ (ep′ə let′, ep′ə let′)

noun

  1. a shoulder ornament for certain uniforms, esp. military uniforms
  2. an ornamental strip or tab on the shoulder of a coat, dress, etc.

Etymology: Fr épaulette, dim. of épaule, shoulder < OFr espale < L spatula: see spatula

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epaulet Synonyms

epaulet

n.

badge, shoulder ornament, insignia; see badge 2, decoration 3.


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epaulet Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • blue: Male Staff Nurse: - Navy trousers, white tunic with blue epaulets.

Noun used with modifier

  • shoulder: The coat has two shoulder epaulets with small belts around the sleeves.
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