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headdress
noun head·dress \ˈhed-ˌdres\
: a decorative covering for your head
Full Definition of HEADDRESS
: an often elaborate covering for the head
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First Known Use of HEADDRESS
1702
Rhymes with HEADDRESS
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HEADDRESS Defined for Kids
headdress
noun head·dress \ˈhed-ˌdres\
Definition of HEADDRESS for Kids
: a covering or ornament for the head
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