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Headdress

British pronunciation/hˈɛddɹɛs/
American pronunciation/ˈhɛˌdɹɛs/
Headdress
[NOUN]
1

a decorative covering worn on the head, typically worn as a symbol of status or cultural significance

synonyms : headgear
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headdress definition and meaning

What is a "headdress"?

A headdress is an ornamental covering for the head, often worn as a symbol of status, power, or cultural identity. Headdresses can come in many forms, including crowns, helmets, tiaras, turbans, and feathered or beaded headbands. They can be made from a wide variety of materials, such as animal hides, feathers, beads, or metals, and can be decorated with intricate designs, symbols, or jewels. Headdresses have been used throughout history by various cultures around the world for ceremonial purposes, religious rituals, or simply as fashionable accessories.

Examples
1None of these have headdresses.
2The headdress has carnelian from Uzbekistan, 2,900 miles to the west of Chang'an.
3Your headdress is here.
4We wear our headdress.
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