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A Cornet

  1. A musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of B-flat. Synonyms: cornet-à-piston, cornet-à-pistons Cornet - Wikipedia
  2. A piece of paper twisted to be used as a container.
  3. A pastry shell to be filled with ice-cream, hence (UK, dated) an ice cream cone.
  4. (obsolete) A troop of cavalry; so called from its being accompanied by a cornet player. Cornet (rank) - Wikipedia
  5. A kind of organ stop.
  6. The white headdress worn by the Sisters of Charity.
  7. (obsolete) The standard flown by a cavalry troop.
  8. (historical) The fifth commissioned officer in a cavalry troop, who carried the colours (equivalent to the ensign in infantry).