ringlet

[ ring-lit ]

noun

1. a curled lock of hair.
2. a small ring or circle.
3. Astronomy. one of the thin or narrow rings that compose the major rings of Saturn.

ringlet

/ ˈrɪŋlɪt /

noun

1. a lock of hair hanging down in a spiral curl
2. any of numerous butterflies of the genus Erebia , most of which occur in S Europe and have dark brown wings marked with small black-and-white eyespots: family Satyridae

Derived Forms

• ˈringleted, adjective

Other Words From

• ringlet·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ringlet¹

First recorded in 1545–55; ring ¹ + -let

Example Sentences

Species which have declined since last year and over the long term include ringlet, common blue and speckled wood, according to the research.

From BBC

The resulting images show the prince with blond ringlets, wearing a white shirt, and with blotchy patches on his skin.

From BBC

She is wearing a satin dress layered over a stiff crinolette and a natural bun hairstyle with ringlets sitting on top.

From Los Angeles Times

The dancers, whether writhing or thriving in Pite’s throbbing ecosystem, sweep along, at times crouching like rocks, at others twisting away like ringlets of water.

From New York Times

Give the dog a wig of blond ringlets and he could do a passable lampoon of Lillian Gish.

From New York Times