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barrette
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bar·rette  (b-rt)
n.
A small clasp for holding the hair in place.
[French, diminutive of barre, bar, from Old French; see bar1.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.barrettebarrette - a pin for holding women's hair in place
pin - a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
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barrette [bəˈrɛt] (US) n → barrette f


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