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balaclava

Pronunciation: /ˌbaləˈklɑːvə/

(also balaclava helmet)

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Definition of balaclava

noun

chiefly British

a close-fitting garment covering the whole head and neck except for parts of the face, typically made of wool.

Origin:

late 19th century (worn originally by soldiers on active service in the Crimean War): named after the port of Balaclava in the Crimea (see Balaclava, Battle of)