pouf

noun

A woman’s hairstyle popular in the 1700s, characterized by high rolled puffs.

noun

A part of a garment, such as a dress, that is gathered into a puff.

noun

A rounded ottoman.

noun

A plaited piece of gauze worn in the hair, forming part of a head-dress of the second half of the eighteenth century; hence, a head-dress in which such pieces of gauze, and the like, were used, and to which were sometimes added very elaborate ornaments, as figures of men and animals, or even a ship or a windmill.

noun

A soft cushion, esp. one circular in shape and not, like a pillow, of bag form, or thin at the edges.

noun

A piece of furniture like an ottoman, generally circular and affording cushion seats on all sides.

interjection

Onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind; caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.

noun

A ball of fabric (such as nylon monofilament netting) used for washing (as an alternative to a flannel, washcloth, sponge, etc.).

noun

A small saddle cushion worn atop the buttocks (as a fashion trend – similar to a bustle).

noun

Alternative form of puff.