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Snowcap vs Beanie - What's the difference?

snowcap | beanie |

As nouns the difference between snowcap and beanie

is that snowcap is a layer of snow covering a mountain top while beanie is a cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.

snowcap

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (uncountable) A layer of snow covering a mountain top.
  • (countable) A small hummingbird, Microchera albocoronata , which is a resident breeder in Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and western Panama.

    • 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