Headdress

//ˈhɛdˌdɹɛs// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A decorative covering or ornament worn on the head.
  2. 2
    clothing for the head wordnet
  3. 3
    A hairdo.

Synonyms

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headgearheadgearafrocapchapeaucoif

Example

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"The showgirl's headdress was so tall she had to duck to get through the door."

Etymology

From head + dress.

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