epaulette

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.]

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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]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

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

Translations

epaulette [ˈepɔːlet] N → charretera f

epaulette [ˌɛpəˈlɛt] epaulet (US) n → épaulette f

epaulette

n → Epaulette f, → Schulterstück nt