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coronet

[/ˈkɒrənɪt/]
nounfemininepl: coronets
coroa pequena, coroneta
1. A small or simple crown, especially one worn by a person of rank below that of a monarch
The princess wore a coronet adorned with pearls at the royal ball.
A princesa usava uma coroneta adornada com pérolas no baile real.
2. An ornamental wreath or circlet for the head
The bride wore a coronet of flowers in her hair.
A noiva usava uma coroa de flores no cabelo.
3. In heraldry, a crown displayed above a coat of arms
The coronet appears at the top of the family's coat of arms.
A coroneta aparece no topo do brasão da família.
Synonyms
crowncirclettiaradiadem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coroa pequena, coroneta
Standard usage in formal contexts
São Paulo
coroneta
Preferred in formal and heraldic contexts
Portugal
coroneta, coroa pequena
Used in formal and heraldic descriptions
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