ringlet (n.)

  1. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

    [ Syn: coil , whorl , roll , curl , curlicue , gyre , scroll ]

  2. a strand or cluster of hair

    [ Syn: lock , curl , whorl ]

  3. a small ring

  4. any of various butterflies belonging to the family Satyridae

    [ Syn: ringlet butterfly ]

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