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jeweled headdress

jeweled headdress

7.5
A cover worn on the head decorated with jewels for special events
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒuːld ˈhɛdˌdrɛs/
  • US
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  • Her elaborate costume included a silk robe and a sparkling jeweled headdress.

Examples

  • The queen wore a stunning jeweled headdress during the ceremony.

  • The queen wore a stunning jeweled headdress during the coronation ceremony.

  • Antique dealers admired the intricate work on the ancient jeweled headdress found in the tomb.

  • Many brides choose a jeweled headdress for their wedding day.

  • At the royal wedding, the bride wore a stunning jeweled headdress that sparkled under the lights.

  • The queen's elaborate jeweled headdress was the centerpiece of the exhibition on royal attire.

  • During the cultural festival, dancers adorned their heads with beautiful jeweled headdresses to honor their heritage.

Synonyms

tiara
vsjeweled headdress
40 4.5

A band with jewels worn on the head at formal events

is a broader covering for the head rather than a small front band
headdress
vsjeweled headdress
18 5.6

An item worn on the head for ceremonies like weddings

is specifically adorned with jewels rather than plain ornamentation
headpiece
vsjeweled headdress
7 4.4

A decorative item worn on the head for special events

is a covering decorated with jewels rather than any small accessory

How Ornate

crown
79 3.0
tiara
40 4.5
jeweled headdress
  • US
7.5
headdress
18 5.6
hat
∞ 1.0
headband
30 1.0
headscarf
10 2.3

Surface Forms

jeweled headdress singular
jeweled headdresses plural

Morphology

jeweled + headdress

The meaning is directly compositionally derived from 'jeweled' (adorned with jewels) and 'headdress' (a decorative item worn on the head). This is a straightforward noun phrase following standard English modifier + head noun patterns and has clear cross-linguistic parallels, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will be able to infer the meaning.

Etymology

Jeweled headdress comes from the clear image of a headdress, meaning 'a head covering', decorated with jeweled stones that kings and queens wore at ceremonies. That's why it means 'a decorative head covering with jewels' worn for special occasions.