sun·bon·net
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Definition of sunbonnet
: a woman's bonnet with a wide brim framing the face and usually having a ruffle at the back to protect the neck from the sun
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“Sunbonnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunbonnet. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.
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Kids Definition of sunbonnet
: a bonnet with a wide curving brim that shades the face and usually a ruffle at the back that protects the neck from the sun
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The first known use of sunbonnet was in 1820
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