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chaplet

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chap·let  (chplt)
n.
1. A wreath or garland for the head.
2. Roman Catholic Church
a. A rosary having beads for five decades of Hail Marys.
b. The prayers counted on such a rosary.
3. A string of beads.
4. Architecture A small molding carved to resemble a string of beads.

[Middle English chapelet, from Old French, diminutive of chapel, hat, wreath; see chapeau.]

chaplet·ed adj.

chaplet
Noun
a garland worn on the head [Old French chapelet]

Chaplet a string of beads or a garland, or something that resembles it; a rosary, hence, the prayers recited over it.
Examples: chaplet of beads, 1653; of domestic affections, 1827; of flowers, 1590; of olive leaves, 1839; of prayers; of precious stones, 1450; of roses, 1711; of sharp nettles, 1480; of toad’s eggs, 1835; of laurel, 1691; of rue, 1864.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.chapletchaplet - flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
crown - a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
floral arrangement, flower arrangement - a decorative arrangement of flowers
bay wreath, laurel wreath, laurel - (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory

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See that chaplet dipped with pearls beside the quinine-bottle.
``Disinherited Knight,'' said Prince John, ``since by that title only you will consent to be known to us, we a second time award to you the honours of this tournament, and announce to you your right to claim and receive from the hands of the Queen of Love and Beauty, the Chaplet of Honour which your valour has justly deserved.
He had immoderately praised the effect of the yellow blossoms against her brown tresses; and she had left the chaplet there, and walked back to the house swinging her straw sailor in her hands.
 
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