pouf 1
/poohf/ , n.
1. a high headdress with the hair rolled in puffs, worn by women in the late 18th century.
2. an arrangement of the hair over a pad; puff.
3. a puff of material as an ornament on a dress or headdress.
4. Also, pouffe . a broad, backless, usually round, cushionlike seat, often large enough for several people.
[ 1810-20; ]
pouf 2
/poof, poohf/ , n. Brit. Slang ( disparaging and offensive ).
poof 2 .