BALACLAVA


Meaning of BALACLAVA in English

/bal'euh klah"veuh/ , n.

a close-fitting, knitted cap that covers the head, neck, and tops of the shoulders, worn esp. by mountain climbers, soldiers, skiers, etc. Also called balaclava helmet .

[ 1880-85; named after BALAKLAVA ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .