Definitions
(of woman's hair) beautiful; flower garland worn as an ornament
Etymology
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The character "鬘" is structured with the semantic component "髟", which denotes hair, combined with the phonetic component "曼", indicating its pronunciation and originally relating to adornments or grace. Etymologically, this composition signifies a meaning linked to hair ornaments, specifically floral wreaths or garlands used for decoration. Over time, the character's application expanded in Buddhist texts to denote ritual headdresses or festoons, while in classical Chinese it generally referred to beautiful hair or decorative bands. The character's form, consisting of these two components, has remained consistent, reflecting its enduring association with hair and embellishment.