/bɑ̃do/ or /bɑ̃də/ (French)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of French headscarf or a small piece of cloth used to cover the hair, especially in the 18th century.

“The museum displayed a collection of historical French accessories, including a beautiful bandeaux from the 1700s.”

2. noun

A strip of cloth worn by women in the 18th century to cover their hair or neck.

“During the French Revolution, women wore bandeaux as a symbol of their support for the cause.”