wig in Latin

wig in Latin is capillamentum, caliandrum — wig means a head covering made of real or artificial hair, worn to hide baldness, for style, for religious reasons, or as part of a costume.

wig in Latin

capillamentum

noun

A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness, for cultural or religious reasons, for fashion, or by actors to help them better resemble the character they are portraying.

caliandrum

noun

A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness, for cultural or religious reasons, for fashion, or by actors to help them better resemble the character they are portraying.

What does "wig" mean?

noun A head covering made of real or artificial hair, worn to hide baldness, for style, for religious reasons, or as part of a costume.
"The judge still wears a traditional wig in court."
verb To lose control emotionally or act erratically; to freak out.
"He totally wigged out when he heard the news."
verb To scold or reprimand someone sharply.
"The coach wigged the team for showing up late."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

wig in a sentence

The judge still wears a traditional wig in court.
She bought a bright pink wig for the costume party.
He totally wigged out when he heard the news.
The coach wigged the team for showing up late.

Common Latin translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wig" in Latin?

"wig" in Latin is capillamentum, caliandrum. wig means: A head covering made of real or artificial hair, worn to hide baldness, for style, for religious reasons, or as part of a costume.

How do you use "wig" in a sentence?

Example: "The judge still wears a traditional wig in court." In Latin, "wig" is capillamentum, caliandrum.

Are there other ways to say "wig" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "wig": capillamentum, caliandrum.

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