epaulette

== English == === Alternative forms === epaulet === Etymology === From French épaulette, from épaule (“shoulder”) +‎ -ette (diminutive). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɛpəlɛt/, /ˌɛpəˈlɛt/ === Noun === epaulette (plural epaulettes) An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank. Synonyms: shoulder board, shoulder mark, shoulder strap A similar piece of trimming on a lady’s dress. A plate on the anterior wings of some insects. Synonym: tegula The red patch on the shoulders of a red-winged blackbird. ==== Derived terms ==== epaulette mate epaulette shark ==== Translations ==== === See also === shoulder pad spaulder, pauldron, epauliere, espauliere === Further reading === epaulette on Wikipedia.Wikipedia