ringlet

[ring-lit]

noun

1. a curled lock of hair.

2. a small ring or circle.

3. Astronomy.,  one of the thin or narrow rings that compose the major rings of Saturn.

ringlet

/ ˈrɪŋlɪt /

noun

1. a lock of hair hanging down in a spiral curl

2. any of numerous butterflies of the genus Erebia , most of which occur in S Europe and have dark brown wings marked with small black-and-white eyespots: family Satyridae

Other Word Forms

• ringleted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ringlet¹

First recorded in 1545–55; ring ¹ + -let

Example Sentences

Margaret had nearly gotten all the wayward yellow ringlets pinned into place, but at her well-intended reply, Lady Constance spun ’round in a panic and the pins went flying.

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She tossed her head until her butter yellow ringlets bounced like springs.

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Species which have declined since last year and over the long term include ringlet, common blue and speckled wood, according to the research.

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The resulting images show the prince with blond ringlets, wearing a white shirt, and with blotchy patches on his skin.

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She is wearing a satin dress layered over a stiff crinolette and a natural bun hairstyle with ringlets sitting on top.

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