Noun
Definitions:1. A cushioned footstool or low seat without back or arms.
2. A hairstyle in which the hair is puffed out in a rounded shape.
Pronunciations:US: /po͝of/
UK: /po͞of/
Origin and Usage:The word "poufs" originated from the French word "pouf" which means a cushion or a puff. It has been used in English since the early 19th century to refer to a cushioned footstool or low seat without back or arms. The term has also been used to describe a hairstyle in which the hair is puffed out in a rounded shape.
Synonyms:Ottoman, footstool, hassock, cushion, pillow
Related Words:Cushy, comfy, plush, stool, seat
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