CORONET

Coronet

A coronet is a small crown consisting of ornaments fixed on a metal ring. By one definition, a coronet differs from a crown in that a coronet never has arches, and from a tiara in that a coronet completely encircles the head, while a tiara does not. By a slightly different definition, a crown is worn by an emperor, empress, king or queen; a coronet by a nobleman or lady. See also diadem.

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coronet

Noun

  1. A small crown worn by a noble. In the British system, they are worn only at coronations. The German equivalent is Adelskrone.
    ''Kind hearts are more than coronets,
    And simple faith than Norman blood. -- Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Lady Clara Vere de Vere
  2. The ring of tissue between a horse's hoof and its leg.


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