What is another word for frontlet?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈʌntlət] (IPA)

Frontlet is a word used to describe a headband worn across the forehead. However, there are various synonyms for the term, including "headband," "tiara," "brow band," "circlet," "frontal," "headpiece," "headstall," and "coronet." These synonyms may vary based on region, culture or time period. For example, a "coronet" may be a smaller and more decorative headband worn by royalty, while a "headstall" may refer to a headband used on horses. Nonetheless, these words all describe an ornamental band that is worn around the forehead to accessorize an outfit or for functional reasons, like keeping hair out of the face for athletes.

What are the hypernyms for Frontlet?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Frontlet

But human nature still finds the letter of many a commandment easier than the spirit, a ceremony than an obedient heart, penance than penitence, ashes on the forehead than a contrite spirit, and a phylactery than the gratitude and acknowledgment which ought to be unto us for a sign on the hand and a frontlet between the eyes.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
Had the lady remained a moment longer looking back, she would have seen her glove taken gently from the point of the cavalier's sword, pressed with a wild fervour to his lips, and proudly placed alongside the plume in the frontlet of his beaver.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid
Still on her scornful face, Blushing with deep disgrace, Bore she the crimson trace Of Olaf's gauntlet; Like a malignant star, Blazing in heaven afar, Red shone the angry scar Under her frontlet.
"The Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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