noun
ringlet
Ringlet (noun) means a small ring shape or loop.
noun
1
A small ring shape or loop.
2
A curl of hair.
"Her hair was in ringlets."
"She was both beautiful and young to their eyes. Her hair was a rich red in color and fell in flowing ringlets over her shoulders. Her dress was pure white but her eyes were blue, and they looked kindly upon the little girl."
— Lyman Frank Baum (1900)
3
Any of several butterflies marked with small ring patterns on the wings, belonging to the tribe Satyrini within the family Nymphalidae, for example Aphantopus hyperantus.
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Etymology
Formed from ring and -let. Compare Middle English ryngyl, ryngyll, rengel ("ringlet").
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of ringlet?
"ringlet" (noun) means a small ring shape or loop.
What is another word for ringlet?
Other words for "ringlet" include whorl, curl, curlicue, gyre, scroll, coil.
What are the different meanings of ringlet?
"ringlet" has 3 main meanings: 1. A small ring shape or loop; 2. A curl of hair; 3. Any of several butterflies marked with small ring patterns on the wings, belonging to the tribe Satyrini within the family Nymphalidae, for example Aphantopus hyperantus.
