topknot

topknot Definition

top·knot (täp′nät′)

noun

a knot of feathers, ribbons, etc. worn as a headdress
1. a tuft of hair on the crown of the head
2. a tuft of feathers on a bird's head

topknot Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: It is clearly male, and has the typical Maori male hair topknot and a fully tattooed face.

Adjective modifier

silky: Characteristics The Afghan Hound is a square built dog with a proud head carriage, eastern expression and a long silky topknot.

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