cockade
1 synonym for cockade, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A decorative knot or rosette of ribbon pinned to a hat, often to show rank or membership of a group.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use cockade
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wear a cockade
black cockade
aircraft cockade
pin on a cockade
The hat-ribbon sense sounds old-fashioned or historical, while the aviation sense is still in current technical use.
Etymology
The word is a partial adaptation of a French term for the same kind of ribbon rosette.
Full origin of cockade →Frequently asked questions
What is a cockade?
It is a rosette or knot of ribbon worn on a hat, traditionally used to show an office, rank or allegiance.
What does a cockade mean on an aircraft?
On an aircraft, a cockade is a circular emblem of coloured rings that identifies the country the aircraft belongs to.
Is cockade the same as roundel?
When used for the emblem on an aircraft, cockade and roundel refer to the same thing.
