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Definitions from WordNet

Noun headdress has 1 sense
  1. headdress, headgear - clothing for the head
    --1 is a kind of clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear
    --1 has particulars:
     cap; hat, chapeau, lid; helmet; hood; jewelled headdress; kaffiyeh; miter, mitre; topknot; turban; wimple

Definitions from the Web

Headdress

Definition:

A headdress is a decorative head covering typically worn as part of traditional attire or ceremonial dress.

Senses:

  1. Noun - Ornamental Headgear:

    A headdress refers to any ornamental headgear worn as a fashion statement or for special occasions.

    Example Sentence:

    The Indian bride looked stunning in her exquisite headdress adorned with beads and feathers.

  2. Noun - Cultural Significance:

    In various cultures, a headdress holds symbolic meaning and signifies a person's social status or role within the community.

    Example Sentence:

    The Native American chief wore a majestic headdress passed down through generations as a symbol of leadership.

  3. Verb - To Adorn with a Headdress:

    The action of headdressing involves the act of adorning or dressing someone with a headdress.

    Example Sentence:

    The priest carefully headdressed the young initiate for the religious ceremony.

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