English Explanatory Dictionary

circlet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small circle.
  2. A ring (typically of gold or silver) worn as an ornament on the head.
  3. A crown without arches or a covering.
  4. A round body; an orb.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɜː(ɹ)klət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-circlet.wav

Word forms

circlet circlets

Etymology

From Middle French cerclet, diminutive of cercle.

Derived words

circleted
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