culets

/ˈkjuːlɪts/
noun
  1. Plural of culet; the small flat facets at the bottom of cut gemstones.
    • A skilled cutter ensures that culets are perfectly aligned.
    • The appraiser noted that the culets on these stones were slightly off-center.
    • The diamonds in the necklace all had tiny culets.
  2. Plural of culet; the lower parts or backsides of pieces of armor.
    • The armorer repaired the culets on several suits of armor.
    • The culets of the parade armor were polished to a mirror shine.
    • Each soldier's culet was engraved with a family crest.
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