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What is the noun for bonnet?

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bonnet
  1. A type of hat, once worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin.
  2. A traditional Scottish woollen brimless cap; a bunnet.
  3. (by extension) The polishing head of a power buffer, often made of wool.
  4. (Australia, Britain, New Zealand, South Africa, automotive) The hinged cover over the engine of a motor car; a hood.
  5. (nautical) A length of canvas attached to a fore-and-aft sail to increase the pulling power.
  6. (obsolete, slang) An accomplice of a gambler, auctioneer, etc., who entices others to bet or to bid.
  7. The second stomach of a ruminant.
  8. Anything resembling a bonnet (hat) in shape or use.
    1. A small defence work at a salient angle; or a part of a parapet elevated to screen the other part from enfilade fire.
    2. A metallic canopy, or projection, over an opening, as a fireplace, or a cowl or hood to increase the draught of a chimney, etc.
    3. A frame of wire netting over a locomotive chimney, to prevent escape of sparks.
    4. A roofing over the cage of a mine, to protect its occupants from objects falling down the shaft.
    5. In pumps, a metal covering for the openings in the valve chambers.
    6. (mycology) A mushroom of the genus Mycena.
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  10. Examples:
    1. “Your headgear seems to be emitting a buzzing noise, sir. Perhaps you have a bee in your bonnet?”
bonnetstring
  1. (plural) A string that fastens a bonnet on the wearer's head.
bonnetstrings
  1. plural of bonnetstring
bonnets
  1. plural of bonnet
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  3. Examples:
    1. “From the simplest berets and plain straw bonnets to turbans, toques and tricorns, hats are central to her look.”
      “My favourites were the bagpipers in kilts and bonnets with green capes thrown over one shoulder.”
      “For all you chileheads that are looking for a knock-you-into-the-next-room, eye-watering, throat-burning sauce, use habaneros or scotch bonnets.”
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