• Pouf

    Origin 1

    From French pouf, pouff, of imitative origin; compare puff.

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    Noun

    pouf

    (plural poufs)
    1. (historical) A headdress for women popular in 18th century France. from 18th c.
    2. A high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up. from 19th c.
    3. (dressmaking) Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch. from 19th c.
    4. A low cushioned seat with no back; a padded footstool. from 19th c.
      • 1922, H.D., Asphodel: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.
      • 1948, John Creasey, The Case Against Paul Raeburn:Raeburn's handsome head was resting against the back of his chair; Eve sat on a pouf in front of the fire.
      • 1971, ‘Slaughter at the Summer Palace’, Time, 26 Aug 1971:Italian Ambassador Amedeo Guillet, who makes it a practice never to eat at midday, lounged on a Moroccan pouf reading The Peter Principle.
    5. A short skirt gathered into a rounded puffy shape; a puffball. from 20th c.
    6. A ball of fabric (such as nylon monofilament netting) used for washing (as an alternative to a flannel, washcloth, sponge, etc.).
    7. (dated) A small saddle cushion worn atop the buttocks (as a fashion trend – similar to a bustle).
    8. Alternative form of puff
    9. Alternative form of poof

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    Origin 2

    Imitative.

    Alternative forms

    poof

    Interjection

    1. Onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind; caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.Pouf, he was gone.

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