What is another word for circlet?

Pronunciation: [sˈɜːklət] (IPA)

A circlet is a type of headband or a band that is worn around the crown of the head, often as a decorative accessory. Some common synonyms for the word circlet include coronet, tiara, diadem, wreath, halo, fillet, bandlet, band, and headband. Coronet is a small crown that is often worn by a member of a royal family, while tiara refers to a decorative headband often worn by women during formal occasions. A diadem is a jeweled headband or crown, while a wreath is a headband made of flowers or leaves.The term halo is often used to describe a bright circle of light that appears around the head of holy figures in religious art.

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Usage examples for Circlet

Home-made ice-cream was passed in little ice cups which had as decorations around the rim a circlet of glittering silvery tinsel.
"Entertaining Made Easy"
Emily Rose Burt
He parted the feathers and found-a golden circlet set with catseyes, one of which was missing.
"The Rainbow Book Tales of Fun & Fancy"
Mabel Henriette Spielmann
Around her slender neck was a circlet of bright blue beads.
"Witch-Doctors"
Charles Beadle

Famous quotes with Circlet

  • For when thy folding-star arising shows His paly circlet, at his warning lamp The fragrant hours, and elves Who slept in buds the day, And many a nymph who wreathes her brows with sedge And sheds the fresh'ning dew, and lovelier still, The pensive pleasures sweet Prepare thy shadowy car.
    William Collins

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