Definition of "bandeau" [ban•deau]

• A narrow band for the hair. (noun)
• A brassiere. (noun)

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• "The bone above the eyes called the bandeau by craniofacial surgeons may also need to be removed to allow for reshaping."
• "They wear long black cloaks or mantles, edged with a frill of the same material, and on their heads a kind of bandeau or under-cap, turned up at the ears, surmounted by"
• "LT, naturally, chooses this occasion to wear a leather bandeau top and pants."