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headgear

Any covering for the head; element of clothing which is worn on one's head

EntityQ14952

Also known as headwear · head cover · head-piece · headdress · head attire

Subclass of: clothing
, fashion accessory
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Headgear, headwear, or headdress is any element of clothing which is worn on one's head, including hats, helmets, turbans and many other types. Headgear is worn for many purposes, including protection against the elements, decoration, or for religious or cultural reasons, including social conventions.

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Has list: list of headgear
Practiced by: headdress maker
Worn on: head

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