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balaclava

/ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A warm cap shielding the neck and head, often made out of wool.
  2. A ski mask with holes for the eyes and, sometimes, the nose and mouth, which may be rolled up and worn like a toque or pulled over the face for greater protection.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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