Meaning of coronet in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkɔrəˈnɛt/

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  1. Noun

    coronet

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French coronete‘small crown or garland’, diminutive of corone (see crown)

    Definitions

    1. a small crown

    Examples

    • « usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign »
  2. 2. margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof

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