babushkas
/bəˈbʊʃkəz/
NOUN
1. A woman's headscarf
A headscarf traditionally worn by women, particularly in Eastern European and Russian cultures, usually folded and tied beneath the chin.
1.1. Head coverings and traditional scarves
Used to refer to traditional women's head coverings, especially square scarves tied beneath the chin to cover or protect the hair.
Synonyms
Examples
- The elderly women wore colorful babushkas to keep their hair covered.
- She tied a floral babushka beneath her chin before going outside.
- Traditional babushkas are often associated with rural Russian clothing.
Related Words
- scarves
- shawls
- head coverings
- headwraps
- veils
- headwear