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liripipe

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪrɪpʌɪp/

Definition of liripipe

noun

  • a long tail hanging from the back of a hood, especially in medieval or academic dress.

Origin:

early 17th century: from medieval Latin liripipium 'tippet of a hood, cord', of unknown origin

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