Meaning of the word wimple in English
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wimple
US /ˈwɪm.pəl/
UK /ˈwɪm.pəl/
Noun
1.
a piece of cloth worn by women religious orders around the head and neck and framing the face
Example:
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The nun wore a traditional habit with a white wimple.
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Her face was framed by the crisp folds of her wimple.
Verb
1.
to make something ripple or undulate
Example:
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The gentle breeze caused the flag to wimple softly.
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The fabric began to wimple as it was pulled taut.
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