- headdresses
- n. covering or decoration for the head
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
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Jewellery in the Pacific — Jewellery making in the Pacific started later than in other areas, due to relatively recent human settlement. Early Polynesian jewellery, which was made of bone, wood and other natural materials, has not survived. The precise start of island… … Wikipedia
jewelry — /jooh euhl ree/, n. 1. articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment. 2. any ornaments for personal adornment, as necklaces or cuff links, including those of base metals, glass, plastic, or the like. Also, esp. Brit.,… … Universalium
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Hennin — Hans Memling, Young woman in a conical hennin with black velvet lappets or brim and a sheer veil, from the Allegory of True Love, 1485–90. The hennin (pronounced /ˈhɛnɨn/) was a headdress in the shape of a cone or steeple , or truncated cone worn … Wikipedia
Pharaoh — For other uses, see Pharaoh (disambiguation). After Djoser of the third dynasty, pharaohs usually were depicted wearing the Nemes headdress, a false beard, and an ornate kilt … Wikipedia
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Torres Islands — For the island group between Australia and New Guinea, see Torres Strait Islands. Coordinates: 13°15′S 166°37′E / 13.25°S 166.617°E / … Wikipedia
1400-1500 in fashion — Fashion in 15th century Europe was characterized by a series of extremes and extravagances, from the voluminous gowns called houppelandes with their sweeping floor length sleeves to the revealing doublets and hose of Renaissance Italy. Hats,… … Wikipedia
dress — /dres/, n., adj., v., dressed or drest, dressing. n. 1. an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece. 2. clothing; apparel; garb: The dress of the 18th century was colorful. 3. formal attire. 4. a particular… … Universalium
