English noun: ringlet |
1. | ringlet (shape) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) |
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| Synonyms | coil, curl, curlicue, gyre, roll, scroll, whorl |
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| Broader (hypernym) | round shape |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | calyx, corolla, verticil |
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2. | ringlet (body) a strand or cluster of hair |
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| Synonyms | curl, lock, whorl |
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| Broader (hypernym) | hair |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | crimp, dreadlock, forelock, sausage curl |
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| Part meronym | coif, coiffure, hair style, hairdo, hairstyle |
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3. | ringlet (artifact) a small ring |
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| Broader (hypernym) | band, ring |
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4. | ringlet (animal) any of various butterflies belonging to the family Satyridae |
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| Synonyms | ringlet butterfly |
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| Broader (hypernym) | butterfly |
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| Member meronym | family Satyridae, Satyridae |
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