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chaplet
noun
chap·let ˈchap-lət 
1
: a wreath to be worn on the head
2
a
: a string of beads
b
: a part of a rosary comprising five decades
3
: a small molding carved with small decorative forms
chapleted
ˈchap-lə-təd
adjective 
Synonyms
- coronal
- coronel
- coronet
- crown
- diadem
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Example Sentences
maidens wove a chaplet of flowers round the champion's head
Recent Examples on the Web Don’t loiter here or come back later, Or the god’s staff and chaplet won’t protect you. 
Sarah Ruden, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022
Sarah Ruden, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022 Word History
Etymology
Middle English chapelet, from Anglo-French, diminutive of chapel hat, garland, from Medieval Latin cappellus head covering, from Late Latin cappa
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
chaplets
noun
as in crowns
a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor maidens wove a chaplet of flowers round the champion's head Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- crowns
- garlands
- diadems
- coronets
- coronals
- tiaras
- coronels
- laurels
- anadems
