snood

/nuːd/ or /nuːd/; British English also /snud/

Definitions

1. noun

a close-fitting headcovering, typically of fabric or netting, worn by women, especially in the 16th century

“The queen wore a beautiful snood to cover her hair during the ceremony.”

2. verb

to wear a snood or to cover the hair with it

“She snoods her hair before going out.”

Synonyms

  • headband
  • headrail

Antonyms

  • free-hair
  • uncovered