wimple

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/ˈwɪmpəl/ English

Definitions

noun

A cloth which usually covers the head and is worn around the neck and chin. It was worn by women in medieval Europe and is still worn by nuns in certain orders.
A fold or pleat in cloth.
A ripple, as on the surface of water.
A curve or bend.

verb

To cover with a wimple.
To draw down; to lower, like a veil.
To cause to appear as if laid in folds or plaits; to cause to ripple or undulate.“The wind wimples the surface of water.”
To flutter.

Related words

Synonyms

guimpe gorget napkin habit nun's veiling vimpa shawl mantilla infula witzchoura whittle headcovering snood neck-cloth peplus waistcloth

Associated

fibber piranha winch veil molly worn scales dome neck ross fish

Rhymes

crumple rimple dumple crimple humpal rumpel rumple whimple

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