bandeau
[ban-doh, ban-doh]
noun, plural ban·deaux [ban-dohz, ban-dohz] /bænˈdoʊz, ˈbæn doʊz/.
a headband, especially one worn about the forehead.
a narrow brassiere.
Origin of bandeau
1700–10; < French; Old French bandel, equivalent to bande band2 + -el < Latin -illus diminutive suffix
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Related Words for bandeau
line, tape, ring, fish, slice, meat, bow, decoration, streamer, strip, stripe, chain, hoop, binding, strap, harness, braid, truss, ribbon, beltExamples from the Web for bandeau
Historical Examples of bandeau
They become bendellus and bendellum; then bandeau and bande.
The Eagle's NestJohn Ruskin
Her head is uncovered, and merely encircled with a bandeau of black velvet.
AustriaFrederick Shoberl
But I wouldn't wear a bandeau on my hair if I were you, Pauline.
The RevoltEllis Parker Butler
A turban or bandeau is of the greatest importance in their estimation.
Fenelon's Treatise on the Education of DaughtersFranois Fnelon
The bandeau inclosing the head glittered resplendent with amethysts.
JosephineJohn S. C. Abbott
bandeau
noun plural -deaux (-dəʊz)
Word Origin for bandeau
C18: from French, from Old French bandel a little band ²
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