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Beret vs Beanie - What's the difference?

beret | beanie |

As nouns the difference between beret and beanie

is that beret is a type of round, brimless cap with a soft top and a headband to secure it to the head; usually culturally associated with France while beanie is a cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.

beret

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A type of round, brimless cap with a soft top and a headband to secure it to the head; usually culturally associated with France.

    • Derived terms

    * Green Beret

    Hyponyms

    * caubeen

    See also

    * (wikipedia "beret")

    Anagrams

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    beanie

    English

    Alternative forms

    * beenie

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.
    • Enrique Iglesias is often seen wearing a beanie .
  • Short for (Beanie Baby), a small soft toy filled with beans or similar stuffing.

    • Synonyms

    * (cap) beanie hat, beenie hat, toque (Canada), watch cap