hairnet

English

/ˈhɛɹˌnɛt/

noun
Definitions
  • A net designed to keep hair up and out of the way, e.g. while cooking.

Etymology

Com from English hair + English net (network, openwork fabric mesh, neat, elegant).

Origin

English

net

Gloss

network, openwork fabric mesh, neat, elegant

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