ˈanyələ̇t, -ˌlet noun
( -s )
Etymology: modification (influenced by Latin annulus, anulus ring) of Middle French annelet, anelet, diminutive of anel, from Latin anellus little ring, diminutive of annulus, anulus ring — more at annulus
1. : a little ring
2. heraldry : a ring-shaped charge that when borne as a cadency mark represents position as a 6th son or descendant of a 6th son
3. architecture : a small molding or ridge forming a ring (as a list, fillet, or cincture) ; especially : one of the fillets used at the lower part of the Doric capital
4. zoology : a narrow circle of some distinct color on a surface or around an organ