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headdress

/ˈhɛdˌrɛs/

headdressnoun

headdresses

/ˈhɛdˌrɛs/

Translations

головной убор

The traditional headdress of the region is very colorful.

Традиционный головной убор региона очень красочный.

убор

The headdress worn by the dancers was adorned with feathers.

Убор, который носили танцоры, был украшен перьями.

Definitions

A decorative covering or ornament worn on the head, often as a symbol of status, cultural identity, or for ceremonial purposes.

The Native American chief wore a magnificent feathered headdress during the tribal ceremony.

A piece of clothing or accessory designed to be worn on the head, such as a hat, cap, or veil.

The bride's headdress was adorned with delicate lace and pearls.

A particular style or arrangement of a person's hair.

Her Victorian-era headdress of tight curls took hours to create.

Synonyms

headdressverb

headdressed

Past Simple

headdressed

Past Participle

headdressing

Gerund

Rare/archaic transitive verb meaning ‘to adorn with a headdress’.

Definitions

To decorate or adorn the head of (someone or something) with a headdress or other ornament.

They headdressed the statue with fresh garlands for the festival.

Synonyms

dress (in)

headdressadjective

/ˈhedˌdrɛs/

/ˈhɛdˌdrɛs/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "headdress accessories").

Definitions

Intended for use as or relating to a headdress.

The costume shop offers a wide range of headdress fabrics.