noun
chaplet
Chaplet (noun) means a ring of flowers or leaves worn on the head.
noun
1
A ring of flowers or leaves worn on the head.
2
A head covering made by weaving leaves, flowers or twigs into a circle.
3
A string of beads, especially one that forms part of a rosary.
4
(religion) A series of prayers, said using a string of beads, that is not the Rosary.
"The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary consists of seven sets of Hail Marys."
"People often pray the chaplet at 3:00 pm to commemorate Jesus' death."
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English chapelet, from Old French chapelet; it is a doublet of chapelet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of chaplet?
"chaplet" (noun) means a ring of flowers or leaves worn on the head.
What is another word for chaplet?
Other words for "chaplet" include coronal, garland, wreath, lei.
What are the different meanings of chaplet?
"chaplet" has 3 main meanings: 1. A ring of flowers or leaves worn on the head; 2. A head covering made by weaving leaves, flowers or twigs into a circle; 3. A string of beads, especially one that forms part of a rosary.
