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crinet

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈkɹɪn.ɪt/
  • /ˈkɹɪn.ət/
  • /kɹɪˈnɛt/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Each of the small hair-like feathers growing around a hawk's cere.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Topics: falconry, hobbies, hunting, lifestyle

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A set of metal armour plating worn around a horse's neck.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: criniere

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Probably from Middle French crin (“hair”) + -et.