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epaulette

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˌep.əˈlet/
    • /ˌep.əˈlet/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˌep.əˈlet/

Definitions of epaulette word

  • noun epaulette An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank. 1
  • countable noun epaulette Epaulettes are decorations worn on the shoulders of certain uniforms, especially military ones. 0
  • noun epaulette a piece of ornamental material on the shoulder of a garment, esp a military uniform 0
  • noun epaulette A similar piece of trimming on a lady’s dress. 0
  • noun epaulette A plate on the anterior wings of some hymenopteral insects. 0
  • noun epaulette The red patch on the shoulders of a red-winged blackbird. 0

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Parts of speech for Epaulette

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

epaulette popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

epaulette usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for epaulette

noun epaulette

  • decoration — The decoration of a room is its furniture, wallpaper, and ornaments.
  • insignia — singular of insignia.
  • strap — a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
  • chevron — A chevron is a V shape.

Top questions with epaulette

  • what is an epaulette?
  • what is a epaulette?
  • how to make an epaulette?

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