fascinator

[ fas-uh-ney-ter ]

/ ˈfæs əˌneɪ tər /

a person or thing that fascinates.

a scarf of crochet work, lace, or the like, narrowing toward the ends, worn as a head covering by women.

Origin of fascinator

From Late Latin, dating back to 1740–50; see origin at fascinate, -tor

The boss unbent to a surprising degree, Mrs. Stockbridge was most cordial, and the daughter proved to be a fascinator.

Bizarre |Lawton Mackall
The most that I could do was to lie back upon my bed, cram my fascinator into my mouth, and struggle to suppress my risibles.

A Woman who went to Alaska |May Kellogg Sullivan
Miss Lydia shook her head, blushing as she untied her "fascinator."

The Battle Ground |Ellen Glasgow
As Sylvie was about nothing more important than a pale-blue zephyr "fascinator," she accepted the invitation.

Hope Mills |Amanda M. Douglas

His razor-mind was reincarnated a century later as the fascinator of nations—M. Dupin.

Library of the World's Best Mystery and Detective Stories |Edited by Julian Hawthorne

fascinator

/ (ˈfæsɪˌneɪtə) /

a lightweight, decorative head covering worn by women on formal occasions