epaulette
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of epaulette
C18: from French épaulette, from épaule shoulder, from Latin spatula shoulder blade; see spatula
Example Sentences
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The study, published in Biology Open, closely tracked how much energy epaulette sharks, commonly known as "walking sharks," used during their short reproductive cycle.
From Science Daily • Jan. 21, 2026
An epaulette which includes a precious stone known as the Dresden White Diamond is still missing.
From BBC • Dec. 17, 2022
Pieces still missing include an epaulette on which a precious stone known as the Dresden White Diamond was mounted.
From Reuters • Dec. 17, 2022
The scientists, who conducted the work in connection with the New England Aquarium, studied epaulette sharks, which live off Australia and New Guinea.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2021
The king made his idolized boy a baptismal present of a diamond epaulette and buckles, which he purchased of Bœhmer, and directed him to deliver to the queen.
From Maria Antoinette Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
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