coif
/kɔɪf/
noun
- 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.
- 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
- 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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