The difference between Cornet and Ice cream cone

When used as nouns, cornet means a musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of b-flat, whereas ice cream cone means a thin, conical confection baked from crepe batter, sealed at its apex, used to hold ice cream while it is being eaten.


check bellow for the other definitions of Cornet and Ice cream cone

  1. Cornet as a noun:

    A musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of B-flat.

    Examples:

    "synonyms cornet-à-piston cornet-à-pistons"

  2. Cornet as a noun:

    A piece of paper twisted to be used as a container.

  3. Cornet as a noun (UK, dated):

    A pastry shell to be filled with ice-cream, hence an ice cream cone.

  4. Cornet as a noun (obsolete):

    A troop of cavalry; so called from its being accompanied by a cornet player.

  5. Cornet as a noun:

    A kind of organ stop.

  1. Cornet as a noun:

    The white headdress worn by the .

  2. Cornet as a noun (obsolete):

    The standard flown by a cavalry troop.

  3. Cornet as a noun (historical):

    The fifth commissioned officer in a cavalry troop, who carried the colours (equivalent to the in infantry).

  1. Ice cream cone as a noun:

    A thin, conical confection baked from crepe batter, sealed at its apex, used to hold ice cream while it is being eaten.

  2. Ice cream cone as a noun:

    Any sweet, edible cone or half-open cylinder which can be used in this fashion; often made with wafer or waffle techniques.

  3. Ice cream cone as a noun:

    An ice cream cone filled with ice cream.

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