Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does epaulette mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word epaulette? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank
  2. A similar piece of trimming on a lady’s dress
  3. A plate on the anterior wings of some hymenopteral insects
  4. The red patch on the shoulders of a red-winged blackbird
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
An order of 1764 discontinued the wearing of the aiguillette and replaced it with an epaulette worn on the left shoulder.
He knows, too, that the grade of officer is open to merit alone, and he feels that the epaulette may be his own one day.
Their attitude varied in accordance with the number of stars they had on their epaulette.
The epaulette shark's slender body is slightly flattened with a rounded snout, two short nasal barbels, and large spiracles.
It was a simple uniform of blue and white, with a single silver epaulette, and a sword, hilted with the same metal.
They were made without sleeves, like a waistcoat, and an epaulette overhung the armhole.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
9-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024