Circlet: meaning, definitions and examples
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circlet
[ ˈsɜːr.kɪlt ]
jewelry item
A circlet is a small, circular band that typically serves as a decorative piece of jewelry worn on the head or as a ring. Often made from precious metals such as gold or silver, circlets can be adorned with gemstones or intricate designs. They are frequently associated with royalty or nobility, symbolizing status and elegance. Circlets can also be used in various cultural or ceremonial contexts, representing a connection to heritage or tradition.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She wore a beautiful circlet during the ceremony.
- The queen's circlet was encrusted with diamonds.
- They crafted a delicate circlet for the wedding.
- The ancient culture used circlets as symbols of power.
Translations
Translations of the word "circlet" in other languages:
🇵🇹 círculo
- anel
- círculo pequeno
🇮🇳 चक्र
- गहना
- छोटा वृत्त
🇩🇪 Kreis
- Ring
- Kreisform
🇮🇩 lingkaran
- cincin
- lingkaran kecil
🇺🇦 коло
- кільце
- маленьке коло
🇵🇱 okrąg
- pierścień
- mały okrąg
🇯🇵 小さい円
- 輪
- 円環
🇫🇷 cercle
- anneau
- petit cercle
🇪🇸 círculo
- anillo
- círculo pequeño
🇹🇷 daire
- yüzük
- küçük daire
🇰🇷 원
- 반지
- 작은 원
🇸🇦 دائرة
- خاتم
- دائرة صغيرة
🇨🇿 kruh
- prsten
- malý kruh
🇸🇰 kruh
- prsteň
- malý kruh
🇨🇳 圆
- 戒指
- 小圆
🇸🇮 krog
- prstan
- majhen krog
🇮🇸 hringur
- hring
- lítið hringur
🇰🇿 шең
- сырға
- кіші шеңбер
🇬🇪 ტარება
- ბეჭედი
- პატარა წრე
🇦🇿 dairə
- üzük
- kiçik dairə
🇲🇽 círculo
- anillo
- círculo pequeño
Word origin
The word 'circlet' derives from the Middle English term 'circlit', which itself comes from the Old French word 'circlier' and is rooted in the Latin word 'circulus', a diminutive form of 'circus', meaning circle. This evolution of the term reflects its association with circular shapes and forms. As a decorative item, the circlet has been historically significant in various cultures, often symbolizing a range of meanings from divinity to authority. In medieval times, circlets were indicators of rank, often worn by nobility and used in ceremonies. Their designs could vary widely, reflecting both regional artistic styles and the status of the wearer. Over time, while their primary function remains decorative, circlets have also evolved into more contemporary fashion accessories.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,432 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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