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bandeau
(ban dō′, ban′dō)
noun pl. bandeaux
- a narrow ribbon, esp. one worn around the head to hold the hair in place
- a narrow bra
Origin: Fr < OFr bendel, dim. of bende, band
See bandeau in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. ban·deaux (-dōzˈ) or ban·deaus
- A narrow band for the hair.
- A brassiere.
Origin:
Origin: French
Origin: , from Old French bandel
Origin: , diminutive of bande, band, strip; see band1
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