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How to pronounce peruke in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms periwig
Type of wig

Examples of peruke

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Harpo is the one in the curled peruke whose zany glee is never accompanied by a syllable.
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A gentleman's peruke is affixed, a lady's bosom powdered.
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Peter Ustinov has donned a peruke and a music-hall German accent to star in his own caustic comedy, Beethoven's Tenth.
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This week in Boston retired Contractor Dino Di Carlo, 61, will don colonial-style breeches, waistcoat and peruke.
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  • Incorrect spelling of perruque (French) meaning a wig.