coronet

/ˌˈkɔrəˌˈnɛt/
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Definitions of coronet
  1. noun
    a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
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    type of:
    crown, diadem
    an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
  2. noun
    margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof
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    type of:
    animal tissue
    the tissue in the bodies of animals
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