n. A woman's lightweight triangular scarf worn over the shoulders and tied in front
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A light cape, usually of lace, worn by women, to cover the neck and throat, and extending to the shoulders.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A small triangular piece of stuff; hence, any covering for the neck and shoulders forming part of a woman's dress, sometimes a small light covering, as of lace or muslin.
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n. a lightweight triangular scarf worn by a woman
Word Usage
"To our friend both sky and sea were familiar companions; but the fichu was a new friend."