frontlet

front·let  (frntlt)

n.

1. An ornament or band worn on the forehead as a phylactery.

2. The forehead of an animal.

3. The forehead of a bird when of a different color or texture of plumage.

4. An ornamental border for a frontal.

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[Middle English, from Old French frontelet, diminutive of frontel, ornament worn on the forehead; see frontal².]

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Noun

1.

frontlet - an adornment worn on the forehead frontal adornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness