kapsel

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈkɑp.səl/

noun
Definitions
  • haircut, hairstyle, hairdo
  • (physiology) capsule enveloping membrane
  • (archaic) headdress, headwear in particular for women

Etymology

Suffix from Dutch, Flemish kappen (chop, cut, hew, hack, cut dress hair) derived from Latin capsula (small box chest).

Origin

Latin

capsula

Gloss

small box chest

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