coif

/kɔɪf/
noun
  1. A hairstyle, especially a stylish or elaborate one.
    • The actor's coif was carefully styled for the red carpet.
    • His messy coif became his signature look.
    • She spent an hour perfecting her coif before the party.
  2. A close-fitting cap worn under a veil or helmet, especially in historical or religious contexts.
    • In the painting, the woman wore a simple linen coif.
    • The nun's white coif framed her face neatly.
    • Medieval knights wore a chainmail coif under their helmets.
verb
  1. To style or arrange hair.
    • She coiffed her daughter's hair for the school play.
    • He coiffed his beard before the job interview.
    • The stylist coiffed her hair into elegant waves.
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