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Definition of epaulet

epaulet

/ˈɛp.ə.lɛt/
(UK: epaulette)
ep · au · let
Plural:epaulets
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epaulet Lexical Profile

epaulet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An ornamental shoulder piece on an item of clothing, typically placed on the coat or jacket of a military or organizational uniform to indicate rank.

Example

"The admiral stood at attention, the heavy gold fringe of his epaulets gleaming in the afternoon sun."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

This word is frequently spelled 'epaulette' in British English and across international historical contexts.

• Nearby Words

eon
epa
epacris
epaulet
epazote
epee
ephedra

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'épaulette', a diminutive of 'épaule' (shoulder), which ultimately traces back to the Late Latin 'spatula' meaning 'shoulder blade'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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