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ringlet

ring·let

UK/ˈɹɪŋ.lət/ uncommon

noun

1.

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

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2.

a strand or cluster of hair

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4.

any of various butterflies belonging to the family Satyridae

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Origin

From ring + -let. Compare Middle English ryngyl, ryngyll, rengel (“ringlet”).

Phrases

  • common ringlet
  • Darwin ringlet
  • mountain ringlet
  • orange ringlet

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