Chaplet

A Chaplet is a circular wreath or garland for the head "usually a garland of flowers or leaves", but also of metal or other material; the word is mostly used in medieval contexts.

The word may also refer to:

  • Chaplet (prayer), a string of prayer beads and the associated prayer
  • Chaplet (metallurgy), a metal form to hold a core in place
  • Chaplet (architecture) - A small molding carved into beads
  • Corolla (chaplet)

Famous quotes containing the word chaplet:

    The seasons alter; hoary-headed frosts
    Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose,
    And on old Hiems’ thin and icy crown
    An odorous chaplet of sweet summer buds
    Is, as in mockery, set.
    William Shakespeare (1564–1616)