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bandeau

Pronunciation: /ˈbandəʊ/

Definition of bandeau

noun (plural bandeaux /-dəʊz/)

  • 1a narrow band worn round the head to hold the hair in position.
  • 2 [usually as modifier] a woman’s strapless top formed from a band of fabric fitting around the bust:a bandeau bikini top

Origin:

early 18th century: from French, from Old French bandel, diminutive of bande (see band1)

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