Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bouffant cap

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.82 in modern English

Syllables: bouf-fan-t -cap
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A loose cap, so called because of its puffy shape, typically secured around the head with an elastic, and frequently used in cleanrooms, food service, and other settings to contain loose hair.

Inflected Forms

bouffant caps (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

hairnet

Questions

What does bouffant cap mean?: A loose cap, so called because of its puffy shape, typically secured around the head with an elastic, and frequently used in cleanrooms, food service, and other settings to contain loose hair.

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