ringlet

American  

[ring-lit] / ˈrɪŋ lɪt /

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.

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ringlet British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• ringleted adjective

Etymology

Origin of ringlet

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

Example Sentences

They beamed over at Flora, who was seated on a small stool by the fireplace now and looking angelic, her dark hair hanging in sweet ringlets.

From Literature

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.

From Literature

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

From Literature

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

From BBC

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

From BBC