1. plural of fichu; lightweight triangular scarves or shawls worn around the neck and shoulders
Usage: fashion; historical

Examples

• The vintage shop displayed several delicate lace fichus from the 18th century.
• She collected antique fichus made of silk and cotton.
• The museum’s costume collection includes fichus worn by colonial women.
• These fichus were typically draped over the shoulders and tucked into the bodice.
• The seamstress specialized in recreating historical fichus for period films.