scarf

Meanings

• noun

  A long piece of fabric, usually folded or pleated, that is worn around the neck and draped over the shoulders.

  - "She wore a beautiful silk scarf around her neck."
  - "He gave her a scarf as a gift on her birthday."
  - "The scarf kept her warm during the cold winter."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

muffler

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scarf
carve , harvest , save , wave

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Variants

List of all variants of scarf that leads to same result
scarf , scarfs , scarves , scarfed , scarfing , scarph , scarphed , scarphing , scarphs , scarf down , scarfed down , scarfing down , scarfs down , scarf up , scarfed up , scarfing up , scarfs up , infinity scarf , infinity scarfs , infinity scarves , prayer scarf , prayer shawl , prayer shawls

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French word 'escarp' meaning 'cloth' or 'garment'

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Trivia

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1. The world's longest scarf measures 35.6 kilometers (22 miles) long.

2. Scarfs were originally used by ancient civilizations as a way to indicate social status.

3. The word 'scarf' comes from the Old French word 'escarp', which means 'cloth' or 'garment'.

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Related Concepts

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1. shawl: A large, square or rectangular piece of fabric, usually wrapped around the body and worn over the shoulders, similar to a scarf.

2. muffler: A type of scarf that is worn around the neck and covers the lower part of the face to protect against cold weather.

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Culture

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Scarfs have been used for various purposes throughout history, including as a symbol of status, as a religious or cultural artifact, and as a functional item for keeping warm.

How to Memorize "scarf"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long piece of fabric wrapped around your neck and shoulders.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scarf' with the feeling of warmth and coziness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'scarf' as 'Something Around Your Forehead'.

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