ringlet

Noun
  1. A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) (synset 113898609)
    is a type of: round shape - a shape that is curved and without sharp angles
    subtypes:
    • corolla - (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth
    • calyx - (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green
    • verticil - a whorl of leaves growing around a stem
    same as: coil, curl, curlicue, gyre, roll, scroll, whorl
  2. A strand or cluster of hair (synset 105265220)
    is a type of: hair - a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
    subtypes:
    • sausage curl - a fat sausage-shaped curl
    • forelock - a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
    • crimp - a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled
    • dreadlock - one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians
    is a part of: coif, coiffure, hair style, hairdo, hairstyle - the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
    same as: curl, lock, whorl
  3. A small ring (synset 104100251)
    is a type of: band, ring - jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
  4. Any of various butterflies belonging to the family Satyridae (synset 102280394)
    is a type of: butterfly - diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
    belongs to: family satyridae, satyridae - a widely distributed family of butterflies common near the edges of woods
    same as: ringlet butterfly

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