fichu

fich·u  (fsh, f-sh)

n.

A woman's triangular scarf of lightweight fabric, worn over the shoulders and crossed or tied in a loose knot at the breast.

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[French, from past participle of ficher, to fix, from Vulgar Latin *figicre, from Latin fgere; see dhg^w- in Indo-European roots.]

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Noun

1.

fichu - a lightweight triangular scarf worn by a woman scarf - a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration