Meaning & use
epaulet
A decorative shoulder piece worn on a military or formal uniform to show rank.
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The general's uniform featured gold epaulets marking his senior rank.
The doorman's jacket had bright red epaulets that matched the hotel's colors.
A note on using this word
"Epaulet" is the standard American spelling, while "epaulette" is more common in British English.
Words with a similar meaning
shoulder piece
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