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Definition of warbonnet

warbonnet

/ˈwɔːrˌbɑːnɪt/
war · bon · net
Plural:warbonnets
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• noun

1

North American A ceremonial feathered headdress traditionally worn by male leaders and warriors of the American Plains Indigenous peoples who have earned a place of great respect in their tribe.

Example

"The museum exhibit featured a historic Lakota warbonnet crafted from eagle feathers and beadwork."

2

Any of several marine ray-finned fishes of the family Stichaeidae (specifically genera such as Chirolophis), native to the North Pacific and characterized by an elongated body and ornate, feathery cirri on the head.

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• Nearby Words

war
warble
warbler
warbonnet
warcraft
warcry
ward

Word Origin & Etymology

An American English compound formed in the mid-19th century from 'war' and 'bonnet' (in the traditional sense of a cap or headdress), referring to the ceremonial feathered headgear worn by Plains Indigenous leaders.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Warbonnet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/warbonnet
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