bandana

Alternative forms

• bandanna
• bandanno

Etymology

From Hindi बन्धन (bandhana, “he ties”), from Sanskrit बध्नाति (bandhati, “he binds”) . Also बांधना (bāndhnā, “to tie”)

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /bænˈdæn.ə/

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• Rhymes: -ænə
• Hyphenation: ban‧dan‧a

Noun

bandana (plural bandanas)

1. A large kerchief, usually colourful and used either as headgear or as a handkerchief, neckerchief, bikini, or sweatband.
2. A style of calico printing, in which white or bright spots are produced upon cloth previously dyed a uniform red or dark colour, by discharging portions of the color by chemical means, while the rest of the cloth is under pressure.

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See also

• bandana on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Noun

bandana f (plural bandane)

1. bandana

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɐ̃na

Noun

bandana f (plural bandanas)

1. bandana (piece of cloth worn as headgear)