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barrette

noun bar·rette \bä-ˈret, bə-\

: a decorative clip or bar that is used to hold a girl's or woman's hair in place

Full Definition of BARRETTE

:  a clip or bar for holding hair in place
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Origin of BARRETTE

French, diminutive of barre bar
First Known Use: 1901
BARRETTE Defined for Kids

barrette

noun bar·rette \bä-ˈret, bə-\

Definition of BARRETTE for Kids

:  a clasp or bar used to hold hair in place

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