Coronet

Origin

From Old French coronete, diminutive of corone ("crown"), from Latin corona.

Full definition of 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. (heraldry) A heraldic representation of a small crown, usually on a noble's coat of arms.
3. The ring of tissue between a horse's hoof and its leg.
4. The traditional lowest regular commissioned officer rank in the cavalry

Synonyms

• ensign infantry equivalent of the cavalry coronet
• second lieutenant (OF-1), first NATO commissioned officer grade above OF-0 trainee officer

Anagrams

• Crotone