snood

noun

\ˈsnüd

\

Definition of snood

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a Scotland : a fillet or band for a woman's hair

b : a net or fabric bag pinned or tied on at the back of a woman's head for holding the hair

3 : a fleshy protuberance at the base of the bill of a turkey

snood

verb

snooded; snooding; snoods

Definition of snood (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to secure with a snood

Examples of snood in a Sentence

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Posh animals will find options like the timeless tuxedo and shirred dresses, while those who are normcore inclined are also covered (snoods and hoodies made of sustainable bamboo). — Peter Haldeman, New York Times, "The Secret Price of Pets," 4 July 2018 Her other winter accessories include a deep red cashmere snood scarf from the Scottish cashmere brand Brora. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE.com, "Kate Middleton Wore the Perfect Winter Outfit Today — and You Can Get Her Cozy Look!," 30 Jan. 2018 A normally modest Lisa Gherardini appears for her sitting heavily rouged, her hair in a snood, her lavish jewelry and ornamental scarves someone else’s idea. — Christine Dolen, miamiherald, "Intriguing stories swirl in new play about the iconic Mona Lisa," 17 July 2017 Colors of MONEY If your mink snood is a deep emerald hue, what shade should your earrings be? — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, "The Real Model T," 1 Sep. 2014

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