Meaning of the word snood in English

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snood

US /snuːd/
UK /snuːd/
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Noun

1.

an ornamental net or bag worn over the hair at the back of a woman's head

Example:
She wore a delicate lace snood to hold her long hair.
The historical costume included a beautiful velvet snood.
2.

a tubular scarf, often worn looped around the neck

Example:
He pulled his knitted snood up over his face to keep warm.
A thick wool snood is perfect for cold winter days.