ringlet

/ˈrɪŋlɪt/

Other forms: ringlets

Definitions of ringlet

1. noun

   a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
   synonyms: coil, curl, curlicue, gyre, roll, scroll, whorl

   types:

   corolla

   (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth

   calyx

   (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green

   verticil

   a whorl of leaves growing around a stem

   hull

   persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry

   pappus

   calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions

   type of:

   round shape

   a shape that is curved and without sharp angles
2. noun

   a strand or cluster of hair
   synonyms: curl, lock, whorl

   types:

   sausage curl

   a fat sausage-shaped curl

   forelock

   a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead

   crimp

   a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled

   dreadlock

   one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians

   tress

   (usually plural) a long lock of hair

   quiff

   a prominent forelock (especially one brushed upward from the forehead)

   pin curl

   a curl of hair made by dampening a strand of hair and curling it and holding the curl with a clip or bobby pin

   kiss curl, spit curl

   a spiral curl plastered on the forehead or cheek

   type of:

   hair

   a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
3. noun

   a small ring
   type of:

   band, ring

   jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
4. noun

   any of various butterflies belonging to the family Satyridae
   synonyms: ringlet butterfly

   type of:

   butterfly

   diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings