headdress

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From head +‎ dress.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhɛdˌdɹɛs/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

headdress (plural headdresses)

  1. A decorative covering or ornament worn on the head.
  2. A hairdo. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

Synonyms

  • (an covering or ornament worn on the head): headgear

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