postiche

Definitions of postiche
  1. noun
    hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
    synonyms: faux cheveux, perruque
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    type of:
    faux cheveux
    a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
  2. noun
    a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness
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    type of:
    faux cheveux
    a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
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