Kerchief

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A woman's square scarf, often worn as a head covering.
  • n. A handkerchief.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. A piece of cloth used to cover the head.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A square of fine linen worn by women as a covering for the head; hence, anything similar in form or material, worn for ornament on other parts of the person; -- mostly used in compounds
  • n. A lady who wears a kerchief.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A head-dress composed of a simple square or oblong piece of linen, silk, or other material, worn folded, tied, pinned, or otherwise fastened about the head, or more or less loosely attached, so as to cover or drape the head and shoulders.
  • n. A similar square of linen, cotton, or silk, worn on or used about the person for other purposes than covering the head. Compare handkerchief, neckerchief, and napkin.
  • n. One who wears a kerchief; a woman.
  • To attire with a kerchief; hood.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck
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    Words that are more generic or abstract
    scarf   
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    Words with the same meaning
    kercher    curch    headkerchief    neckpiece    handkerchief   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    scarf    turban    cravat    blouse    stocking    pantaloons    parasol    sash    frock    petticoat