Peruke
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A man's wig fashionable during the 17th and 18th centuries, often powdered and elaborately styled.
“The judge still wore a white peruke in keeping with courtroom tradition.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
pe·ruke
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Synonyms
periwig
Word Game Tips
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Ends in -UKE, three vowels E, U, E, contains K which is less common in English
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Scrabble
K scores 5 points making this worthwhile, the -UKE ending is a memorable hook
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