[американский вариант английского языка]; смотри значение epaulette
also epaulette noun Etymology: French épaulette, diminutive of épaule shoulder, from Old French espalle, from Late Latin spatula shoulder blade, spoon, diminutive of Latin spatha spoon, sword — more at spade something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: as a. an ornamental fringed shoulder pad formerly worn as part of a military uniform b. an ornamental strip or loop sewn across the shoulder of a dress or coat • epauletted adjective