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ringlet

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: ringlet

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n
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
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n
a small ring
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n
any of various butterflies belonging to the family Satyridae
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: ringlet
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n a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

Synonyms:
coil, curl, curlicue, gyre, roll, scroll, whorl
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corolla
(botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth
calyx
(botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green
verticil
a whorl of leaves growing around a stem
hull
persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry
pappus
calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions
Type of:
round shape
a shape that is curved and without sharp angles

n a strand or cluster of hair

Synonyms:
curl, lock, whorl
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sausage curl
a fat sausage-shaped curl
forelock
a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
crimp
a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled
dreadlock
one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians
quiff
a prominent forelock (especially one brushed upward from the forehead)
pin curl
a curl of hair made by dampening a strand of hair and curling it and holding the curl with a clip or bobby pin
kiss curl, spit curl
a spiral curl plastered on the forehead or cheek
Type of:
hair
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
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n a small ring

Type of:
band, ring
jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
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n any of various butterflies belonging to the family Satyridae

Synonyms:
ringlet butterfly
Type of:
butterfly
diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
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