How Do You Spell BANDOLINE?

Pronunciation: [bˈandəlˌiːn] (IPA)

Bandoline is a hair care product used to maintain hair shape and texture. The spelling of "bandoline" follows the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /bæn.do.laɪn/. The word is pronounced with stress on the second syllable, and the "o" is pronounced as a short "o". The "d" and "l" sounds are pronounced distinctly. The last three letters "-ine" are pronounced as "in". This spelling of the word originates from the French word "bandoline," which was commonly used in the 18th and 19th centuries.

BANDOLINE Meaning and Definition

1. Bandoline is a noun that refers to a cosmetic preparation or gel-like substance commonly used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to hold hair in place. Derived from the French word "bandeau" meaning headband, bandoline was primarily applied to the hair to achieve a sleek and polished appearance. The substance was typically made from various natural ingredients such as gum arabic, seaweed extracts, or starch, combined with water or scented oils.

   Bandoline was favored by both men and women of that era, as it provided a firm hold and added shine to their hairstyles. To apply bandoline, individuals would spread the substance onto the hair using a comb or brush, smoothing and arranging the hair as desired. Once applied, bandoline formed a transparent film upon drying, allowing for a neat and controlled hairstyle that lasted throughout the day.

   Although bandoline was once a popular hair product, its use gradually declined with the introduction of newer hair styling products and techniques. Contemporary hair styling products that offer greater versatility, ease of application, and better hold have largely replaced bandoline in modern times. However, the term bandoline is still occasionally used within historical or vintage contexts to describe these early hair styling preparations.

Common Misspellings for BANDOLINE

• vandoline
• nandoline
• gandoline
• bzndoline
• bsndoline
• bwndoline
• bqndoline
• babdoline
• bamdoline
• bajdoline
• bahdoline
• bansoline
• banxoline
• bancoline
• banfoline
• banroline
• baneoline
• bandiline
• bandkline

Etymology of BANDOLINE

The word "bandoline" originates from the French term "bande de lin", which can be translated to "band of linen". It was originally used to describe a strip or band of linen that was soaked in a sticky substance, often made from gum or gelatin, and then applied to the hair to give it a sleek and glossy appearance. Over time, the term "bandoline" started to exclusively refer to the hair product itself, rather than the linen strip. The word has been in use since the 18th century.

Plural form of BANDOLINE is BANDOLINES