Cornet definition
The definition of a cornet is something cone shaped, such as a brass musical instrument like a trumpet.
An example of a cornet is an ice cream cone.
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(music) A wind instrument of the trumpet class, having three valves operated by pistons.
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A piece of paper twisted into a cone and used to hold small wares such as candy or nuts.
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A headdress, often cone-shaped, worn by women in the 12th and 13th centuries.
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The spreading, white headdress of a Sister of Charity.
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A piece of paper twisted like a cone, for holding sugar, candy, etc.
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A cone-shaped piece of pastry, often filled as with whipped cream.
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A kind of organ stop.
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A brass instrument similar to the trumpet in pitch and construction but more compact and with a deeper mouthpiece.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
cornet
Plural:
cornets