English Explanatory Dictionary

bandeau

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A band for the hair.
  2. A band.
  3. A narrow, tight bra, especially when strapless; hence, any women's top made from a similar band of fabric.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-bandeau.wav /ˈbændəʊ/ /ˈbandəʊ/

Word forms

bandeau bandeaux bandeaus

Etymology

Borrowed from French bandeau, from Old French bandel, diminutive form of bande. Doublet of bendel.

Derived words

bandikini bandini bandkini
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