'Ringlet' definitions:

Definition of 'ringlet'

noun

A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) [syn: coil, whorl, roll, curl, curlicue, ringlet, gyre, scroll]

noun

A strand or cluster of hair [syn: lock, curl, ringlet, whorl]

noun

A small ring

noun

Any of various butterflies belonging to the family Satyridae [syn: ringlet, ringlet butterfly]

Definition of 'Ringlet'

From: GCIDE

Ringlet \Ring"let\, n. [Ring + -let.]
1. A small ring; a small circle; specifically, a fairy ring. [1913 Webster]
You demi-puppets, that By moonshine do the green sour ringlets make, Whereof the ewe not bites. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
2. A curl; especially, a curl of hair. [1913 Webster]
[Her golden tresses] in wanton ringlets waved. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'ringlet'

From: Moby Thesaurus

annulet,
circlet,
cirrus,
coil,
corkscrew,
crimp,
curl,
curlicue,
evolute,
eye,
eyelet,
frizz,
frizzle,
grommet,
gyre,
helix,
involute,
kink,
lock,
ponytail,
roll,
roundlet,
screw,
scroll,
spiral,
swirl,
tendril,
twirl,
twist,
volute,
volution,
vortex,
whirl,
whorl

Words containing 'Ringlet'

ringleted,
ringlet butterfly