fascinator

[ fas-uh-ney-ter ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a person or thing that fascinates.
a scarf of crochet work, lace, or the like, narrowing toward the ends, worn as a head covering by women.

fascinator

/ ˈfæsɪˌneɪtə /

From Late Latin, dating back to 1740–50; fascinate, -tor

On their heads were icy bobs with white veils attached to the top by a gold fascinator.

The boss unbent to a surprising degree, Mrs. Stockbridge was most cordial, and the daughter proved to be a fascinator.

Margaret threw her pretty pink fascinator round Hanny's shoulders.

She sat on the edge of her chair, with her hands deep in its pockets, her black knit "fascinator" fallen back from her hair.

The jettatore di bambini (fascinator of children) is the most dreaded of all.

He saw the gay fascinator coming about his house; but he was too proud and dignified to interfere.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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