epaulette

/หˆษ›pษ™lษ›t/
noun
  1. 1

    An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank

  2. 2

    A similar piece of trimming on a ladyโ€™s dress

  3. 3

    A plate on the anterior wings of some insects

    syn:tegula
  4. 4

    The red patch on the shoulders of a red-winged blackbird

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