Headdress: meaning, definitions and examples

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headdress

[ ˈhɛdˌdrɛs ]

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traditional clothing

A headdress is a decorative covering for the head, often worn as a sign of status or for ceremonial purposes. Headdresses can vary greatly in design and materials, depending on the culture and traditions of the wearer.

Synonyms

headgear, headpiece, tiara

Examples of usage

He wore a feathered headdress during the tribal ceremony.
The queen's headdress was adorned with jewels and gold.
The headdress symbolized the chief's authority within the tribe.

Translations

Translations of the word "headdress" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adereço de cabeça

🇮🇳 सिर का आभूषण

🇩🇪 Kopfbedeckung

🇮🇩 hiasan kepala

🇺🇦 головний убір

🇵🇱 nakrycie głowy

🇯🇵 ヘッドドレス

🇫🇷 coiffure

🇪🇸 tocados

🇹🇷 başlık

🇰🇷 머리 장식

🇸🇦 زينة الرأس

🇨🇿 pokrývka hlavy

🇸🇰 pokrytie hlavy

🇨🇳 头饰

🇸🇮 pokrivalo za glavo

🇮🇸 höfuðbúnaður

🇰🇿 бас киім

🇬🇪 სათაური

🇦🇿 baş geyim

🇲🇽 tocados

Word origin

The word 'headdress' has its origins in the Middle English word 'hede-dres', which referred to the attire worn on the head. Headdresses have been a significant part of human history, used for various purposes such as protection, decoration, and cultural significance. Different cultures around the world have developed unique styles of headdresses, reflecting their traditions and beliefs.