bandoline

[ ban-dl-een, -dl-in ]

noun

1. a mucilaginous preparation made from quince seeds and used for smoothing, glossing, or waving the hair.

bandoline

/ ˈbændəˌliːn /

noun

1. a glutinous hair dressing, used (esp formerly) to keep the hair in place

Word History and Origins

Origin of bandoline¹

1840–50; < French bandeau bandeau + -line < Latin linere to anoint, smear

Word History and Origins

Origin of bandoline¹

C19: bando- , from French bandeau + -line , from Latin linere to smear

Example Sentences

When the "sticking-to-the-face" style was in vogue she bought much bandoline and essayed the sleekest and shiniest head of all.

From Project Gutenberg

One day Juggroo saw his master putting some bandoline on his moustache, which was a fine, handsome, silky one.

From Project Gutenberg

I am going to make your hair stand bolt up on end, Adelaide, in spite of your bandoline.

From Project Gutenberg

Bandoline, a fixative for keeping hair in curl is commonly prepared from carrageen.

From Project Gutenberg

Her hair can have wanted no bandoline ever since, I should fancy.

From Project Gutenberg