AIGUILLETTE


Meaning of AIGUILLETTE in English

[ ˌeɪgwɪ'lɛt ]

■ noun an ornament on some military and naval uniforms, consisting of braided loops ending in tagged points hanging from the shoulder.

Origin

C16: from Fr., lit. 'small needle'.

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