Definition of PERUKE

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

periwig

Scrabble Score: 12

peruke: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
peruke: 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