NYT Dictionary
EPAULET
/ˈɛpəlɛt/NounEP-au-letep-au-let · 3 syllablesGrade 10
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
Alternative form of epaulette (“shoulder decoration on a uniform; tegula”).
Etymology
Origin: French
From French épaulette, from épaule (“shoulder”) + -ette (diminutive).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020.