ringlet

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɪŋ.lət/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
  2. noun a strand or cluster of hair
  3. noun a small ring

Etymology

From ring + -let. Compare Middle English ryngyl, ryngyll, rengel (“ringlet”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

coil, whorl, roll, curl, curlicue, gyre, scroll

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
round shape
Narrower (hyponyms)
calyx, corolla, verticil

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