periwig

Meaning

Noun

A wig, especially any kind of stylised wig as formerly worn by men and women.

Verb

To dress with a periwig, or with false hair; to bewig.

Synonyms

peruke

wig

hairpiece

toupee

hair piece

Translations

perruque

Perücke

pruik

περούκα

peluca

peruka

parrucca

peruca

takma saç

شعر مستعار

باروكة

perruca

capillamentum

peruk

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɛɹɪwɪɡ/

Etymology

Alteration of Middle French perruque. Doublet of peruke.