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noun ring·let \ ˈriŋ-lət \
|Updated on: 26 Jun 2018

Definition of ringlet

1 : a small ring or circle
2 : curl; especially : a long curl of hair

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Examples of ringlet in a Sentence

  1. a little girl with perfect, golden ringlets

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First Known Use of ringlet

1555

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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ringlet Synonyms

Synonyms

curl, frizz, frizzle;

Related Words

kink;

crimp, wave;

perm, permanent, set;

lock, tress;

RINGLET Defined for English Language Learners

ringlet

noun

Definition of ringlet for English Language Learners

  • : a long curl of hair

RINGLET Defined for Kids

ringlet

noun ring·let \ ˈriŋ-lət \

Definition of ringlet for Students

: a long curl of hair

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