aiguillette

[ ey-gwi-let ]

noun

1. an ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform; aglet.
2. a long thin slice of cooked meat, especially a narrow strip cut lengthwise from the breast of a fowl.

aiguillette

/ ˌeɪɡwɪˈlɛt /

noun

1. an ornamentation worn by certain military officers, consisting of cords with metal tips
2. See aglet
   a variant of aglet

Other Words From

• aiguil·letted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aiguillette¹

From French, dating back to 1810–20; aiguille, -ette

Word History and Origins

Origin of aiguillette¹

C19: F; see aglet

Example Sentences

The officers wear a gold sash in place of a crimson one, and an aiguillette on the left shoulder.

From Project Gutenberg

In the first volume of the Cabinet des Fes, the fairy Aiguillette is taken in the form of an eel.

From Project Gutenberg