Meaning & use
Barrette
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A small clip or clasp, often decorative, used to hold hair in place.
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She pinned back her bangs with a simple silver barrette.
The gift shop sold handmade barrettes decorated with pressed flowers.
A note on using this word
"Barrette" comes from the French word for "little bar," reflecting the clip's traditional bar-like shape.
Words with a similar meaning
hair cliphairpin
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