coronet
pronunciation
How to pronounce coronet in British English:
UK [ˈkɒrənet]
How to pronounce coronet in American English:
US [ˌkɔrəˈnet]
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- Noun:
- a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
- margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof
Word Origin
- coronet (n.)
- "a small crown," late 15c., from Old French coronete, diminutive of corone "a crown," from Latin corona "crown" (see crown (n.)).
Example
- 1. Coronet peak tandem paragliding and hang gliding .
- 2. So mary is to be denied her countess coronet after all ?
- 3. So I ask tymoshenko about a more recognisable ukrainian cultural symbol her trademark coronet of braids .
- 4. The three souvenirs - a tankard , plate and pill box - each feature the couple 's entwined initials , the prince 's coronet emblem and the date of the wedding - april 29 , 2011 .