cornet

Noun

cornet noun

1. A musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of B-flat.
2. A piece of paper twisted to be used as a container.
3. A pastry shell to be filled with ice-cream, hence an ice cream cone.
4. A troop of cavalry; so called from its being accompanied by a cornet player.

cornet noun

1. The white headdress worn by the Sisters of Charity.
2. The standard flown by a cavalry troop.
3. The fifth commissioned officer in a cavalry troop, who carried the colours (equivalent to the ensign in infantry).

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