epaulet

ep·au·let also ep·au·lette  (p-lt, p-lt)

n.

A shoulder ornament, especially a fringed strap worn on military uniforms.

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[French épaulette, diminutive of épaule, shoulder, from Old French espaule, from Late Latin spatula, shoulder blade; see espalier.]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

epaulet - adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder epaulette adornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness shoulder board, shoulder mark - epaulets that indicate rank