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| Afro |
(often l.c.) a hair style, originating among African Americans in the 1960s, in which the hair is worn in a high, rounded style. [1/2 definitions] |
| alb |
a full-length linen robe worn by some Christian priests at the Eucharist. |
| amice |
an oblong, white linen garment worn by clergymen around the neck and shoulders. |
| amulet |
a charm or talisman worn for good luck or to ward off evil. |
| anklet |
a decorative band or chain worn around the ankle. [1/2 definitions] |
| ao dai |
(Vietnamese) the costume traditionally worn by women in Vietnam, having loose-fitting trousers and a long tunic. |
| apron |
a piece of clothing that covers the front of the body. An apron is worn to keep clothes clean. |
| arctic |
suited for or similar to that which is used or worn in the arctic. [1/5 definitions] |
| armband |
a cloth band worn around the upper arm as a badge of rank, membership, or the like, or as a symbol, as of mourning. |
| armlet |
a band worn as an ornament, usu. on the upper arm. [1/2 definitions] |
| armor |
a suit made of leather, metal, or other strong material, worn to protect the body during battle. [1/4 definitions] |
| babushka |
a woman's scarf, usu. triangle-shaped, that is worn on the head and tied under the chin. |
| badge |
a piece of metal, cloth, or other material worn to signify a particular membership, rank, occupation, or accomplishment. [1/3 definitions] |
| baldric |
a belt, often decorated, that is worn over the shoulder and diagonally across the body to carry a sword or bugle. |
| bandanna |
a large handkerchief with a brightly colored design that is worn on the head or neck. |
| bandeau |
a ribbon or headband worn to keep the hair in place or away from the face. [1/2 definitions] |
| barrier island |
a long narrow island that is parallel to the mainland. A barrier island helps protect the shore from being worn away by the action of the ocean's waves. |
| bathing cap |
a close-fitting cap of rubber, elastic, or the like, worn to keep the hair dry during swimming. |
| bathing suit |
a garment worn for swimming. |
| bathrobe |
a loose garment worn before or after bathing, over pajamas, or for relaxing in the home. |
| battered |
damaged or worn down by hard use. [1/3 definitions] |
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