ep·au·let also ep·au·lette ( p  -lt , p-lt)n. A shoulder ornament, especially a fringed strap worn on military uniforms. [French épaulette, diminutive of épaule, shoulder, from Old French espaule, from Late Latin spatula, shoulder blade; see espalier.] |
epaulette US, epaulet [ˈɛpəˌlɛt -lɪt]
n
(Clothing & Fashion) a piece of ornamental material on the shoulder of a garment, esp a military uniform
[from French épaulette, from épaule shoulder, from Latin spatula shoulder blade; see spatula]
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| Noun | 1. |  epaulette - adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulderadornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness shoulder board, shoulder mark - epaulets that indicate rank |
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