hennin

/ˈhɛnɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A close-fitting, usually bell-shaped or conical head covering, worn by women in the 15th to 16th centuries.

“The museum displayed a collection of medieval clothing, including a hennin worn by a queen.”

Synonyms

  • coif
  • hood

Antonyms

  • baldness
  • shaven