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Definition of
scarf noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
scarf
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
skɑrf
/
/
(
pl.
scarves
NAmE
/
/
skɑrvz
/
/
or
(
less frequent
)
scarfs
)
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a piece of cloth that is worn around the neck, for example for warmth or decoration. Women also wear
scarves
over their shoulders or hair
a wool/silk scarf
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scarf
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