A small burl; a tiny knot or lump on wood or cloth.
From 'burl' + the diminutive suffix '-et,' meaning a small version of something. This word is less common than 'burl' itself.
In woodworking, noticing the difference between a burlet and a full burl shows you're developing the expertise to spot what will make wood beautiful versus what will make it weak.
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