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Bollenhut

Noun

Meaning

Bollenhut (plural Bollenhuts)

A formal headdress with woollen pompoms, worn since about 1750 by Protestant women as part of their folk costume in the three neighbouring Black Forest villages of Gutach, Kirnbach and Hornberg-Reichenbach.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Traditional costume Traditional costume from Gutach with the unmarried woman's red Bollenhut Traditional costume or Trachten is still sometimes worn today, usually at festive occasions. Source: Internet

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