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chap·let
\ˈchaplə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English chapelet, from Middle French, from Old French, dim of chapel garland, hat, from Medieval Latin cappellus head covering, from Late Latin cappa head covering, cloak — more at cap
1.
a. : a garland or wreath to be worn on the head
b. : a heraldic bearing consisting of a garland of leaves or of leaves and flowers; specifically : a heraldic garland of leaves with four roses placed at equal distances around the circle
2.
a. : a string of beads; especially : a part of a rosary or usually 55 beads used in praying by Roman Catholics
b. : the prayers recited over such a string of beads
c. : something resembling a string of beads
< the most northerly of the chaplet of large lakes — Chambers's Encyc. >
3. : a small molding (as an astragal or baguette) carved with small decorative forms (as beads, pearls, or olives)
4. : any of various metal devices for holding a core or section of a foundry mold in place |