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Meaning of cornet

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cornet

Pronunciation:/ˈkɔːnɪt//kɔɹˈnɛt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of B-flat.

    Synonyms:cornet-à-pistoncornet-à-pistons
  2. A piece of paper twisted to be used as a container.

  3. A pastry shell to be filled with ice-cream, hence an ice cream cone.

  4. A troop of cavalry; so called from its being accompanied by a cornet player.

cornet

Pronunciation:/ˈkɔːnɪt//kɔɹˈnɛt/

noun

Definitions

  1. The white headdress worn by the Sisters of Charity.

  2. The standard flown by a cavalry troop.

  3. The fifth commissioned officer in a cavalry troop, who carried the colours (equivalent to the ensign in infantry).