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bonnet

[bon-it] / ˈbɒn ɪt /


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A standard feature is the halo, a clearly defined sphere that sits like a buttered bonnet on the head of the saint.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Depending on your mood, you might continue with Royal Red shrimp served raw with dots of fermented Scotch bonnet pepper and a dusting of spiced red hibiscus flower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

"The neighbours' kids used to bounce on the bonnet and we used to tell them off," said his wife, Susan.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

But even that was merely funny, whereas Carrie’s bonnet made me scream "Why?!" at my TV.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

Aunt Kitty set her dustrag on the table and went to fetch her bonnet and bag.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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