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plural poufs
(historical) A headdress for women popular in 18th century France.
A high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up. quotations examples
Hosaka, nearly everyone agrees, is a master of detail, an artist who tends his poodles’ poufs as if they were bonsai trees from his native Japan.
2009 February 10, Katie Thomas, “The Poodle Can’t Talk Now; She’s in With Her Stylist”, in New York Times
(dressmaking) Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch. examples
A low cushioned seat with no back; a padded footstool. quotations examples
The voice came from the end of the divan but Hermione, seated square before the fire on a low pouffe did not turn to face its suave producer.
1922, H.D., Asphodel
Raeburn's handsome head was resting against the back of his chair; Eve sat on a pouf in front of the fire.
1948, John Creasey, The Case Against Paul Raeburn
Italian Ambassador Amedeo Guillet, who makes it a practice never to eat at midday, lounged on a Moroccan pouf reading The Peter Principle.
1971 August 26, “Slaughter at the Summer Palace”, in Time
A short skirt gathered into a rounded puffy shape; a puffball. examples
A ball of fabric (such as nylon monofilament netting) used for washing (as an alternative to a flannel, washcloth, sponge, etc.). examples
(dated) A small saddle cushion worn atop the buttocks (as a fashion trend – similar to a bustle). examples
Alternative form of puff examples
Alternative form of poof examples
third-person singular simple present poufs, present participle poufing, simple past and past participle poufed
(transitive) To make poufy or bouffant. examples
Onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind; caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance. examples