headdress
Americannoun
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a covering or decoration for the head.
a tribal headdress of feathers.
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a style or manner of arranging the hair.
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The sculpture depicts America as an indigenous female figure - holding a bow and arrow, and wearing a headdress.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
At the time, Ortiz sported a veritable headdress of 1980s rock ’n’ roll hair.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Some post photos of themselves in traditional Saudi dress: for men a thobe and headdress, for women an abaya and headscarf.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
"We don't want a consultation. We want this decree revoked," Indigenous leader Gilson Tupinamba, wearing a large headdress of blue and orange feathers, told a meeting with government representatives on Wednesday.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
Shortly before the first guests arrived, Lady Isobel came downstairs dressed in a gown of black velvet and lace, with a headdress made of black feathers rising from her auburn hair.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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