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headdress

[hed-dres] / ˈhɛdˌdrɛs /


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Later appraisals adduced that the enigmatic piece was an apron, a garment or a military banner, before analysts in 20th century Vienna agreed: It was a headdress.

From Los Angeles Times

They were wearing traditional headdresses, face paint and ornaments, in among the flowers and trees of Highgrove.

From BBC

The giant rainbow-colored headdress sitting atop a bison beckoned generations of Angelenos and other drivers heading into Nevada on the 15 Freeway.

From Los Angeles Times

The figure resembles a yakshi - a powerful primordial nature spirit that can bestow both "abundance and fertility, as well as death and disease" - recognisable through her floral headdress, jewellery and full figure.

From BBC

Among the parliamentarians were many representatives of First Nations communities, dressed in traditional outfits and spectacular headdresses.

From BBC