ringlet
pronunciation
How to pronounce ringlet in British English:
UK [ˈrɪŋlət]
How to pronounce ringlet in American English:
US [ˈrɪŋlɪt]
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- Noun:
- a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
- a strand or cluster of hair
- a small ring
- any of various butterflies belonging to the family Satyridae
Word Origin
- ringlet (n.)
- 1550s, from ring (n.1) + diminutive suffix -let. Of hair, since 1660s. Related: Ringleted.
Example
- 1. But why that tossing ringlet on your brow ?
- 2. And at last I could see nothing beyond his ear and the frayed ringlet of one whisker .