aiguillette (ˌeɪɡwɪˈlɛt) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an ornamentation worn by certain military officers, consisting of cords with metal tips |
| 2. | a variant of aglet |
| [C19: F; see | |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |