/ɪˈtʃɛlɪt/ or /ɛtʃɛˈlet/; see Etchelate

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually ornamental, pointed or saw-toothed piece of metal, especially one of a series used to ornament a surface.

“The medieval building was decorated with intricate designs, including gold echelettes that shone in the sunlight.”