epaulette
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of epaulette
C18: from French épaulette, from épaule shoulder, from Latin spatula shoulder blade; see spatula
Example Sentences
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He radically redrew the Dior signature Bar jacket and sent out shirts adorned with rhinestone-fringed epaulettes while models donned yellow or spiked wigs.
From Barron's
He sent out shirts with checks adorned with rhinestone-fringed epaulettes, while models wore yellow or spiked wigs.
From Barron's
The study, published in Biology Open, closely tracked how much energy epaulette sharks, commonly known as "walking sharks," used during their short reproductive cycle.
From Science Daily
Carley had been attending events wearing the epaulettes and sleeve lace of a rear admiral for years, but some had been waiting to catch him.
From BBC
He was seen wearing the epaulettes and sleeve lace of a Rear Admiral, a two-star position that is one of the highest ranks in the Royal Navy, at the event in November.
From BBC
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