peruke
Plural: perukes
Noun
- A wig, especially a formal one worn historically.
- a wig for men that was fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries
- A wig, especially one with long hair on the sides and back, worn mainly by men in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Examples
- He searched for a PERUKE to extend on the board, hoping for bonus points.
Origin / Etymology
From French perruque. Doublet of periwig.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 12
peruke: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordperuke: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
peruke: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 14
peruke: valid Words With Friends Word