Coronet
WordNet
noun
(1) Margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof
(2) A small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A small crown worn by a noble. In the British system, they are worn only at coronations. The German equivalent is Adelskrone.
- Kind hearts are more than coronets,
- And simple faith than Norman blood. -- Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Lady Clara Vere de Vere
- The ring of tissue between a horse's hoof and its leg.