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Webster 1913 Edition

Chevelure

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Cheve-lure′

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Noun.

[F., head of hair.]

A hairlike envelope.

The nucleus and

chevelure

of nebulous star.

Sir. W. Hershel.

Definition 2024

chevelure

chevelure

English

Noun

chevelure ‎(plural chevelures)

A hair-like envelope.
- Sir. W. Hershel
  The nucleus and chevelure of nebulous star.

French

Etymology

Old French chevel + -ure.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ʃəvlyʁ/

Noun

chevelure f ‎(plural chevelures)

hair
tail (of a comet)