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foulard — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cravat noun A band of fabric worn around the neck, tied at the front, as an old-fashioned or formal alternative to a necktie.
  • headscarf noun A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.
  • kerchief noun A square of cloth worn over the head or tied around the neck.
  • neckerchief noun A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.
  • wrap verb To cover something completely by folding material around it.

Senses

foulard is used for these senses in English:

  • cravat A wide fabric band worn as a necktie by men having long ends hanging in front.
  • headscarf A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.
  • kerchief (dated) A piece of cloth used to cover the head; a bandana.
  • neckerchief A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.
  • wrap (chiefly, in plural, now, rare) An outer garment worn as protection while riding, travelling etc.

cravat — full definition

  1. noun A band of fabric worn around the neck, tied at the front, as an old-fashioned or formal alternative to a necktie.
  2. noun A triangular bandage folded into a strip, used to support an injured arm or dress a wound.

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