chaplet
pronunciation
How to pronounce chaplet in British English:
UK [ˈtʃæplət]
How to pronounce chaplet in American English:
US [ˈtʃæplɪt]
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- Noun:
- flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
Word Origin
- chaplet (n.)
- late 14c., from Old French chapelet (Old North French capelet) "garland, rosary," properly "a small hat," diminutive of chape, chapeau "headdress, hood, hat" (see chapeau).
Example
- 1. She wore a chaplet made up from gold bill .
- 2. Custom manufactured valves and fittings from lovejoy chaplet corporation .
- 3. The woven chaplet of thorn branches worn by jesus before his crucifixion .