epaulette

British  

/ ˈɛpəˌlɛt, -lɪt /

noun

1. a piece of ornamental material on the shoulder of a garment, esp a military uniform

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Etymology

Origin of epaulette

C18: from French épaulette, from épaule shoulder, from Latin spatula shoulder blade; see _spatula

Example Sentences

The study, published in Biology Open, closely tracked how much energy epaulette sharks, commonly known as "walking sharks," used during their short reproductive cycle.

From Science Daily

Carley had been attending events wearing the epaulettes and sleeve lace of a rear admiral for years, but some had been waiting to catch him.

From BBC

He was seen wearing the epaulettes and sleeve lace of a Rear Admiral, a two-star position that is one of the highest ranks in the Royal Navy, at the event in November.

From BBC

The man was wearing the epaulettes and sleeve lace of a rear admiral, one of the highest ranks in the Royal Navy.

From BBC

The “suns” refer to the insignia—the equivalent of a U.S. general’s stars—worn on the epaulettes of Venezuelan officers’ uniforms.

From The Wall Street Journal