circlet

American  

[sur-klit] / ˈsɜr klɪt /

noun

1. a small circle.

2. a ring.

3. a ring-shaped ornament, especially for the head.

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circlet British  

/ ˈsɜːklɪt /

noun

1. a small circle or ring, esp a circular ornament worn on the head

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Etymology

Origin of circlet

1475–85; circle + -et; replacing late Middle English serclett < Middle French

Example Sentences

The King, in a light summer suit, spoke a few quiet words of welcome, wearing a circlet of feathers and a scarf that had been draped ceremonially around his shoulders.

From BBC

A deep purple cape fell from his shoulders, and every piece of clothing was trimmed in gold, much like the boy’s head, where a gold circlet hid between long, dark locks of brown hair.

From Literature

The first English king shown on a coin wearing a crown or circlet was Athelstan, who died in 939, according to the Royal Household website.

From Washington Post

Standing amidships was a girl in a flowing dress of white silk, her mane of black hair pinned back with a circlet of diamonds.

From Literature

This precious vessel was now placed on my knee, and I was cordially invited to eat the circlet of delicate pastry upon it.

From Literature