n.
Pronunciation: ˌ ko ̇ r- ə - ' net, ˌ kär-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French coronette, from Old French coronete, from corone
Date: 15th century
1 : a small or lesser crown usually signifying a rank below that of a sovereign
2 : an ornamental wreath or band for the head usually for wear by women on formal occasions
3 : the lower part of a horse's pastern where the horn terminates in skin ― see HORSE illustration