wig — An artificial covering of hair worn on the head
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An artificial covering of hair worn on the head
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɪɡ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's wig flew off when she rode the roller coaster!
- The judge wore a traditional white wig in court.
- She bought three different wigs to match her mood each day.
wig
NOUN[/wɪɡ/]
An artificial covering of hair worn on the head
An artificial covering of hair worn on the head
A big wig makes this pig the star of the show!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'wig' originated in 17th-century English as a shortened form of 'periwig'. 'Periwig' was borrowed from French 'perruque', which in turn derived from Italian 'parrucca', likely from Latin 'pilus' (hair).
Breakdown
peri- (around) + wig, from periwig, a shortened form that became the standard term by the 18th century.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's wig flew off when she rode the roller coaster!”
“The judge wore a traditional white wig in court.”
“She bought three different wigs to match her mood each day.”
“The dog thought the wig was a small animal and started chasing it around the room.”
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