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aiguillette

Syllabification: (ai·guil·lette)
Pronunciation: /ˌāgwəˈlet/
Definition of aiguillette

noun

  • an ornament on some military and naval uniforms, consisting of braided loops hanging from the shoulder and on dress uniforms ending in points.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French, literally 'small needle', diminutive of aiguille

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