Associations to the word «Epaulette»

Wiktionary

EPAULETTE, noun. An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank
EPAULETTE, noun. A similar piece of trimming on a lady’s dress
EPAULETTE, noun. A plate on the anterior wings of some hymenopteral insects
EPAULETTE, noun. The red patch on the shoulders of a red-winged blackbird

Dictionary definition

EPAULETTE, noun. Adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder.

Wise words

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