a string of beads, one-third of the length of a rosary, for counting prayers.
the prayers recited over this.
4.
Architecture. a small molding carved to resemble a string of beads; astragal.
5.
Metallurgy. an object for separating the core of a mold from a wall, composed of the same metal as the casting and forming an integral part of it.
Origin
1325-75;Middle Englishchapelet wreath < Old French. See chapeau, -et
Related forms
chapleted, adjective
unchapleted, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for chaplet
chaplet
/ˈtʃæplɪt/
noun
1.
an ornamental wreath of flowers, beads, etc, worn on the head
2.
a string of beads or something similar
3.
(RC Church)
a string of prayer beads constituting one third of the rosary
the prayers counted on this string
4.
a narrow convex moulding in the form of a string of beads; astragal
5.
a metal support for the core in a casting mould, esp for the core of a cylindrical pipe
Derived Forms
chapleted, adjective
Word Origin
C14: from Old French chapelet garland of roses, from chapel hat; see chapeau
Word Origin and History for chaplet
n.
late 14c., from Old French chapelet (Old North French capelet) "garland, rosary," properly "a small hat," diminutive of chape, chapeau "headdress, hood, hat" (see chapeau).