balmacaans
plural of balmacaan

bambakion
A type of padded under-garment, worn under armour, especially by Byzantine troops.

bambakions
plural of bambakion

bandala
A fabric made in Manila from the older leaf sheaths of the abaca (Musa textilis).
A system imposed by the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines in the early 17th century which required farmers to sell their products to the government for extremely low prices, and sometimes without ever being paid.

bandalas
plural of bandala

bandana
A large kerchief, usually colourful and used either as headgear or as a handkerchief, neckerchief, bikini, or sweatband.
A style of calico printing, in which white or bright spots are produced upon cloth previously dyed a uniform red or dark colour, by discharging portions of the color by chemical means, while the rest of the cloth is under pressure.

bandanah
Archaic form of bandanna.

bandanahs
plural of bandanah

bandanas
plural of bandana

bandanna
Alternative spelling of bandana.

bandannah
Archaic form of bandanna.

bandannahs
plural of bandannah

bandannas
plural of bandanna

bandannoe
Obsolete form of bandana.

bandannoes
plural of bandannoe

bandikini
A swimsuit consisting of a generally strapless bandeau top and a bikini bottom.

bandikinis
plural of bandikini

bandini
A swimsuit consisting of a generally strapless bandeau top and a bikini bottom.

bandinis
plural of bandini

bandkini
A swimsuit consisting of a generally strapless bandeau top and a bikini bottom.

bandkinis
plural of bandkini

bandlo
A sash; a piece of cloth worn from shoulder to opposite hip.

bandlos
plural of bandlo

barathea
A soft fabric, made from various combinations of wool, silk and cotton, with a lightly ribbed surface.

baratheas
plural of barathea

barbut
Alternative form of barbute (“helmet”).
Obsolete form of burbot (“type of fish”).

barbute
A type of visorless helmet, of 15th-century Italian design, including a T or Y shaped opening for the eyes and mouth.

barbutes
plural of barbute

barbuts
plural of barbut

bargelli
plural of bargello

bargello
A police or military chief in medieval Italian comuni.
An Italian medieval police or military headquarters.
A type of needlepoint embroidery consisting of upright flat stitches laid in a pattern to create zigzag or flamelike motifs, or similar motifs created in quilts.

bargellos
plural of bargello

barkcloth
A soft, thick, slightly textured fabric made from the inner bark of certain trees, pounded together.

barkcloths
plural of barkcloth

barmcloth
An apron.

barmcloths
plural of barmcloth

barmskin
A blacksmith's leather apron.

barmskins
plural of barmskin

barouch
Alternative form of barouche.

barouche
A four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with collapsible half-hood, two double seats facing each other, and an outside seat for the driver.

barouches
plural of barouche

barrad
A tall hat resembling a dunce cap.

barrads
plural of barrad

barragon
A light corded cotton for summerwear, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.

barragons
plural of barragon

barrathea
Alternative form of barathea.

barratheas
plural of barrathea

barvel
A sheepskin apron worn by fishers.

basecoat
The undermost coat of paint, etc., over which subsequent layers can be applied. In general usage this does not include any primer.

basecoats
plural of basecoat

bashlik
Alternative spelling of bashlyk.

bashliks
plural of bashlik

bashlyk
A protective cone-shaped hood with lappets for wrapping around the neck, used especially by Turks and Cossacks.

bashlyks
plural of bashlyk

batakari
A plaid shirt, similar to the dashiki, worn by men in Ghana.

batakaris
plural of batakari

batcape
Alternative letter-case form of Batcape.

batcapes
plural of batcape

bathrobe
A robe usually made of terrycloth intended to be worn when one is still damp from bathing or when there is no immediate need to dress fully.

bathrobes
plural of bathrobe

battledress
A form of military uniform.

battledresses
plural of battledress

battlesuit
A technologically enhanced suit worn in battle for protection, camouflage, etc.

bavaroy
A kind of cloak or surtout.

bavaroys
plural of bavaroy

bawneen
Woven wool or flannel; especially undyed, unbleached wool.
A traditional Irish "Aran" sweater.
A waistcoat with sleeves, typically worn by labourers and fishermen.

bawneens
plural of bawneen

beauism
Synonym of dandyism

beavage
The triangle created by the hem of a miniskirt and a woman's legs when she is sitting; the physical feature between a woman's legs, especially as revealed by a short skirt.

beaverteen
A kind of fustian made of coarse twilled cotton, shorn after dyeing.

beaverteens
plural of beaverteen

bedjacket
A short jacket worn when sitting up in bed, usually by women.

bedjackets
plural of bedjacket

bedsheet
A sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen.

bedsheets
plural of bedsheet

bejutapaut
A cotton material from India.

bejutapauts
plural of bejutapaut

bekeshe
Alternative form of bekishe

bekishe
A black frock coat worn by Hassidim.

beltful
As much as a belt will hold.

beltfuls
plural of beltful

beltlessness
Absence of a belt.

beltpack
A radio transceiver worn on a belt and used in conjunction with headphones and microphone.

beltpacks
plural of beltpack

beltsful
plural of beltful

bengaline
A fabric made from silk and worsted; poplin.

bengalines
plural of bengaline

bernouse
Alternative form of burnoose.

bernouses
plural of bernouse

berretta
Archaic form of biretta.

berrettas
plural of berretta

beshmet
A knee-length outer garment with a short stand-up collar, typical of Turkic, Mongolian and Caucasian peoples, similar to a short kaftan.

beshmets
plural of beshmet

beskozyrka
A flat visorless sailor's cap.

beskozyrkas
plural of beskozyrka

beskozyrki
plural of beskozyrka

betellee
A kind of muslin from India.

betellees
plural of betellee

bevor
A portion of plate armour to protect the lower face and the neck, typically in two parts, called upper bevor and lower bevor.

bevors
plural of bevor

biballs
Loose-fitting pants (trousers) with supporting cross-straps and a panel of material in the chest (called a bib), often associated with farm work.

bicoque
A style of 15th-century helmet (or helmet visor).

bicoques
plural of bicoque

biketard
A kind of leotard with short sections covering the upper legs, like cycling shorts.

biketards
plural of biketard

bikini
A brief two-piece bathing suit worn by women, especially one that exposes the midriff and navel.
A brief bathing suit covering only the pelvis (equivalent to the bottom portion of a two-piece bikini), worn by any gender.
Brief underpants or trousers that reach to the hips rather than the waist.

bikinis
plural of bikini

billicock
Alternative form of billycock.

billicocks
plural of billicock

billycock
A felt hat with a rounded crown, similar to a bowler.

billycocks
plural of billycock

biohood
A fume hood, when used in the biological sciences.

biohoods
plural of biohood

bioprene
Bodily fat, emphasizing its function of keeping warm and providing flotation, similar to a wetsuit made of neoprene.

biosuit
A protective suit that enhances or monitors the wearer's biological functions.

biotope
A geographical area that has a uniform biological environment and a uniform distribution of plants and animals
a context where someone feels 'naturally' at home, such as their field of professional or scientific expertise

biotopes
plural of biotope

biretta
A square cap, originally with four ridges across the top, surmounted by a tuft, worn by Roman Catholic clergy (and by some in the Anglican Church). A three-sided biretta is worn by Roman Catholic clergy for liturgical celebrations.

birettas
plural of biretta

birretta
Alternative form of biretta.

birrettas
plural of birretta

biscornu
A kind of ornamental pincushion, usually made out of Aida cloth or linen, and decorated with embroidery.

biscornus
plural of biscornu

bisht
A large flowing Arab cloak.