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bourrelet

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bour·​re·​let | \ ¦bu̇rə¦lā \
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Definition of bourrelet

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

History and Etymology for bourrelet

French

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“Bourrelet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bourrelet. Accessed 27 Sep. 2022.

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