Cornet /(k?r"n?t)/

Cor·net

Cornet

n.
  1. An obsolete rude reed instrument (Ger. Zinken), of the oboe family. (Mus.)
  2. A cap of paper twisted at the end, used by retailers to inclose small wares.
  3. A troop of cavalry; -- so called from its being accompanied by a cornet player. (Mil.) [Obs.]
  4. A headdress
  5. See Coronet, 2. (Far.)