coronet
noun
cor·o·net
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnet 
ˌkär-
1
: a small or lesser crown usually signifying a rank below that of a sovereign
2
: a wreath or band for the head usually for wear by women on formal occasions
3
: the lower part of a horse's pastern where the horn terminates in skin see horse illustration
Examples of coronet in a Sentence
the prince wore a small gold coronet to denote his rank
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Both of these models featured a fold-over clasp with a large Rolex coronet.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
Its oversized subdials have the exotic-dial look, but the watch’s face is otherwise adorned with only the Rolex coronet and Rolex wordmark.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
Now that Prince Harry is the son of the monarch rather than the son of the heir, a different coronet should be used while the five points of the lapel should be changed to three points, according to Gert's Royals.
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—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
Sophie and Edward's coat of arms featuring two shields under a coronet was stamped on stationery marked Bagshot Park, the royal residence near Windsor Castle where the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh live with their two children, Lady Louise Windsor, 20, and James, Earl of Wessex, 16.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
Its oversized subdials have the exotic-dial look, but the watch’s face is otherwise adorned with only the Rolex coronet and Rolex wordmark.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
Now that Prince Harry is the son of the monarch rather than the son of the heir, a different coronet should be used while the five points of the lapel should be changed to three points, according to Gert's Royals.
Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
Sophie and Edward's coat of arms featuring two shields under a coronet was stamped on stationery marked Bagshot Park, the royal residence near Windsor Castle where the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh live with their two children, Lady Louise Windsor, 20, and James, Earl of Wessex, 16.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Coronet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coronet. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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coronet
noun
cor·o·net
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnet
ˌkär-
1
: a small crown worn by a noble
2
: an ornamental wreath or band worn around the head
a coronet of flowers
Medical Definition
coronet
noun
cor·o·net
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnet, ˌkär-
: the lower part of a horse's pastern where the horn terminates in skin
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