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chaplet

/ˈt͡ʃæplət/ noun

In Latin: corōna Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about chaplet at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes.

Origin

From Middle English chapelet, from Old French chapelet. Doublet of chapelet.

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