coronet

/ˈkɔrənɛt/
noun
  1. A small crown worn by royalty or nobility, often as a symbol of rank.
    • The princess wore a delicate gold coronet at the ceremony.
    • In the portrait, the duke's coronet rested on a velvet cushion.
    • The museum displayed a coronet that once belonged to a medieval count.
  2. A decorative band or wreath worn around the head, often for formal occasions or celebrations.
    • At the festival, children wore paper coronets painted with bright colors.
    • The bride chose a silver coronet with tiny flowers for her wedding.
    • She made a coronet of autumn leaves to wear in the school parade.
  3. The lowest part of a horse's leg, just above the hoof, where the hoof grows from.
    • A healthy coronet is essential for strong hoof growth.
    • The veterinarian treated a small cut on the pony's coronet.
    • The farrier carefully examined the horse's coronet for any swelling.
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