ringlet

English

noun
Definitions
  • A small ring.
  • A lock, tress.
  • (entomology) Any of various butterflies with small rings on the wings, in the tribe Satyrini of the family Nymphalidae, such as .

Etymology

Suf from English ring (surround, sound a bell, planetary rings).

Origin

English

ring

Gloss

surround, sound a bell, planetary rings

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