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culet

Pronunciation: /ˈkju.lɪt/

The English word “culet” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A component of armor, consisting of overlapping plates designed to protect the buttocks.
  2. A small, flat face often cut at the base of a brilliant-cut gemstone.

Etymology

From Middle French culet, diminutive of cul (“bottom”), from Latin culus (“arse”).

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