What is another word for wimples?
Pronunciation: [wˈɪmpə͡lz] (IPA) 
Wimples, a type of head-covering worn by women in the past, are known by various synonyms. Some of them are headdress, hood, veil, scarf, shawl, kerchief, mantle, headscarf, and snood. A wimple was mainly used to cover the hair and head but was also used as a symbol of female modesty and religious piety. Wimples were worn by nuns and women from the medieval period up to the 18th century. These days the usage of wimples has reduced, and it is seen as part of a costume or a traditional attire. However, its synonyms are still used in different contexts, and the word itself remains a reminder of the long history of fashion and style.
