babushka

ba·bush·ka

noun \bə-ˈbüsh-kə, -ˈbu̇sh-, ba-\

Definition of BABUSHKA

1

a : a usually triangularly folded kerchief for the head b : a head covering (as a scarf) resembling a babushka

2

: an elderly Russian woman

Examples of BABUSHKA

1. <an elderly Russian woman with a babushka>

Illustration of BABUSHKA

Origin of BABUSHKA

Russian, grandmother, diminutive of baba old woman

First Known Use: 1938

Related to BABUSHKA

Synonyms: bandanna, do-rag, handkerchief, kerchief, madras, mantilla

Related Words: shawl; hankie (or hanky)

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Other Clothing Terms

brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator