Definition of: coronet

(kôr′ə·net, -nit, kor′-) noun
1. A small or inferior crown, denoting noble rank less than sovereign.
2. Any chaplet or wreath for the head; especially, a semicircular band worn by women above the brow as a headdress.
3. The upper margin of a horse's hoof. [<OF coronete, dim. of corone crown <L corona]
BRITISH CORONETS
a. H.R.H. Prince of Wales.
b. Younger son and brother of the Blood Royal.
c. Nephew, etc., of the Blood Royal.
d. Duke.
e. Marquis.
f. Earl.
g. Viscount.
h. Baron.