Babushka

Pronunciation: /bəˈbʊʃkə/

Babushka (noun)

  1. A traditional headscarf worn by older women, often tied under the chin.
  2. A word used for a grandmother or older woman in some Slavic languages.

Examples

  • She wore a babushka to keep her head warm.
  • The babushka covered her hair and framed her face.