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bandoline
[ ban-dl-een, -dl-in ]
noun
- a mucilaginous preparation made from quince seeds and used for smoothing, glossing, or waving the hair.
bandoline
/ ˈbændəˌliːn /
noun
- a glutinous hair dressing, used (esp formerly) to keep the hair in place
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Origin of bandoline1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bandoline1
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Example Sentences
When the "sticking-to-the-face" style was in vogue she bought much bandoline and essayed the sleekest and shiniest head of all.
One day Juggroo saw his master putting some bandoline on his moustache, which was a fine, handsome, silky one.
I am going to make your hair stand bolt up on end, Adelaide, in spite of your bandoline.
Bandoline, a fixative for keeping hair in curl is commonly prepared from carrageen.
Her hair can have wanted no bandoline ever since, I should fancy.
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