ˈaglə̇t, ˈaig- noun
or ai·glet ˈāg-
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English aglet, from Middle French aguillette, diminutive of aguille needle, from Late Latin acucula ornamental pin, alteration of acicula, diminutive of Latin acus needle, pin — more at acute
1.
a.
(1) : the plain or ornamental tag covering the ends of a point (sense 10a)
(2) : an ornamental tag used for decoration on costumes
b. : any of various ornamental studs, cords, or pins worn on clothing
2.
a. : hawthorn
b. : hazel 1a