Cŏr'o-net, n.
n. [From Lat. corona, crown, It. coro-netta.] 1. An inferior crown worn by noblemen. ☞ The coronet of a British duke is adorned with strawberry leaves; that of a marquis has leaves with pearls interposed; that of an earl raises the pearls above the leaves; that of a viscount is surrounded with pearls only; that of a baron has only four pearls.
- An ornamental head-dress.
- (Far.) The upper part of a horse’s hoof, where the horn terminates in skin. White.
- (Anc. Armor.) The iron head of a tilting-spear; a cronel. Grose.
