noun Download 🔗Share An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank Examples : "The general's uniform was impressive, especially the gold epaulettes on his shoulders. " military wear appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A similar piece of trimming on a lady’s dress Examples : "The dressmaker added small, delicate epaulettes to the shoulders of the bride's gown, giving it a more structured and elegant look. " wear style appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A plate on the anterior wings of some insects Examples : "The entomologist carefully examined the grasshopper, pointing out the small, hardened epaulettes on its front wings. " insect part biology animal anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The red patch on the shoulders of a red-winged blackbird Examples : "The male red-winged blackbird puffed out his chest, proudly displaying his bright red epaulettes. " bird animal color nature biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading