CHEVELURE

Etymology

Noun

chevelure (plural chevelures)

The nebulous part of a comet.

A head of hair.

A periwig.

Source: Wiktionary


Cheve*lure", n. Etym: [F., head of hair.]

Definition: A hairlike envelope. The nucleus and chevelure of nebulous star. Sir. W. Hershel.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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