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oreillette

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɔɹ.eɪ(l)ˈjɛt/

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noun

Meaning 1

A flap or plate covering the ear in medieval armor helmets and civilian clothing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From French oreillette. Compare Middle English horete. Also compare Spanish orejera (“ear armor”), using a different suffix.