NYT Dictionary
EPAULETTE
/ˈɛpəlɛt/NounEP-au-letteep-au-lette · 3 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.
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.