- a lightweight, decorative head covering worn by women on formal occasions
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fas•ci•na•tor
(fas′ə nā′tər),USA pronunciation n.
- a person or thing that fascinates.
- Clothinga scarf of crochet work, lace, or the like, narrowing toward the ends, worn as a head covering by women.
- Late Latin; see fascinate, -tor
- 1740–50
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fascinator /ˈfæsɪˌneɪtə/ n