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bandana

 

[ bรฆnหˆdรฆnษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fashion accessory

A bandana is a large piece of cloth that is often worn around the neck or head. It is typically made from cotton and comes in various colors and patterns, most notably paisley. Bandanas can serve multiple purposes, including style, protection from the sun or dust, and as a signal of affiliations or causes. They are commonly associated with specific cultural groups or activities, such as cowboys or musicians.

Synonyms

headscarf, kerchief, scarves

Examples of usage

  • She wore a red bandana to match her outfit.
  • The cowboys tied bandanas around their necks.
  • He uses a bandana to keep sweat out of his eyes while running.
  • Gang members often wear bandanas to represent their group.

Translations

Translations of the word "bandana" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bandana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค‚เคฆเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bandana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bandana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะฝะดะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bandana

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒณใƒ€ใƒŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bandana

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bandana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bandana

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๋‹ค๋‚˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู†ุฏุงู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bandana

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bandana

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคดๅทพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bandana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bandana

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะฝะดะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bandana

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bandana

Etymology

The word 'bandana' originates from the Hindi word 'bandhnฤ', which means 'to tie'. It was first introduced into the English language in the 17th century, describing a type of large, colorful scarf that is tied around the head or neck. Historically, bandanas were made from cotton fabric that was dyed with the technique known as 'resist dyeing', and they became especially popular in the Western world in the 19th century. Their association with cowboy culture in the American West solidified their status as a symbol of rugged individualism. Over time, bandanas have also made their way into fashion trends, representing various groups or movements, including the hippie movement in the 1960s and 1970s. Today, bandanas are not only worn for practical purposes but also as a fashion statement across various subcultures.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,808 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.