bourrelet
noun
bour·re·let
\¦bu̇rə¦lā\
Definition of bourrelet
-s
1 : burlet
2 : a cloth wreath or turban worn on a helmet
3 : the raised portion of an artillery projectile between the ogive and the body
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Origin and Etymology of bourrelet
French — more at burlet
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