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Definition of circlet

circlet

/ˈsɜːr.klɪt/
cir · clet
Plural:circlets
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circlet Lexical Profile

circlet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An ornamental circular band, often made of gold, silver, or woven flowers, worn around the head as a crown or decoration.

Example

"The bride wore a delicate silver circlet set with tiny pearls across her forehead."

2

A small circle or ring-shaped object.

Example

"Drops of rain created tiny circlets of ripples across the still surface of the pond."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

circa
circadian
circle
circlet
circuit
circuit breaker
circuitous

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Old French cerclet, a diminutive of cercle ('circle'), ultimately from Latin circulus ('small ring').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Circlet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/circlet
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