calotte en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /kəˈlɒt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /kəˈlɑt/ (General-American)
Etymology
Borrowed from French calotte.
Meanings
- A skullcap worn by Roman Catholic priests.
- (archaic) The vertical central area of the crown of a bird's head.
- A round cavity or depression, in the form of a cup or cap, lathed and plastered; used to diminish the rise or elevation of a moderate chapel, alcove, etc. which would otherwise be too high for other pieces of the apartment.
- The upper (superior) or lower (inferior) half of the globe of the eye.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| calottes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |