juliet cap

Ju·li·et cap

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [joo-lee-uh t, -et, joo-lee-et kap]
- /ˈdʒu li ət, -ˌɛt, ˌdʒu liˈɛt kæp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [joo-lee-uh t, -et, joo-lee-et kap]
- /ˈdʒu li ət, -ˌɛt, ˌdʒu liˈɛt kæp/

Definitions of juliet cap words

noun juliet cap a skullcap, often set with pearls or other gems, worn by women for semiformal or bridal wear. 1
noun juliet cap a close-fitting decorative cap, worn esp by brides 0
noun juliet cap a woman's small, brimless cap, worn usually on the back of the head: often the base for a bridal veil 0
noun juliet cap round shaped tight-fitted cap worn by brides etc. 0

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Origin of juliet cap

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; named after Juliet, the heroine of Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet

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Parts of speech for Juliet cap

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juliet cap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.