noun🔗ShareAn ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank"The general's uniform was easily recognizable because of the large, gold epaulets on his shoulders. "militaryappearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA similar piece of trimming on a lady’s dress"The designer added small, decorative epaulets to the shoulders of the blouse, giving it a slightly military-inspired look. "appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA plate on the anterior wings of some insects"The entomologist carefully examined the butterfly's epaulets, noting their intricate patterns. "insectanatomybiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe red patch on the shoulders of a red-winged blackbird"The male red-winged blackbird puffed out his chest, showing off his bright red epaulets to attract a mate. "animalbirdcolorappearancenaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
