EGAVE

bonnet

About 1.73 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun A type of hat, once widely worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin; now uncommonly worn except in certain religious sects.
  2. noun A traditional Scottish woollen brimless cap; a bunnet.
  3. noun A mushroom-shaped satin cap with an elastic headband used to protect kinky hair, especially while sleeping.
  4. noun The polishing head of a power buffer, often made of wool.
  5. noun The hinged cover over the engine of a motor car.
  6. noun A length of canvas attached to a fore-and-aft sail to increase the pulling power.
  7. noun An accomplice of a gambler, auctioneer, etc., who entices others to bet or to bid.
  8. noun The second stomach of a ruminant.

Similar words

poke bonnet hood hat headdress beanie cap cowl helmet chapeau suit

Often followed by

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Word family

Bonnet Georges Bonnet Georges-Étienne Bonnet bonneted bonneting bonnets

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