bandeau
2 synonyms for bandeau, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A strip of material worn around the head to hold the hair back.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from French bandeau, from Old French bandel, a diminutive form of bande. It is a doublet of bendel.
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