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epaulette

epau·lette

UK/ˈɛpəlɛt/ US/ˌɛpəˈlɛt/ uncommon

noun

1.

adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder

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Origin

From French épaulette, from épaule (“shoulder”) + -ette (diminutive).

Phrases

  • epaulette mate
  • epaulette shark
  • shoulder pad

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