topknot

/ˈtɑpˌnɑt/
noun
  1. A hairstyle in which the hair is gathered and tied into a knot on top of the head.
    • She wore her hair in a neat topknot for the formal dinner.
    • He twisted his long hair into a topknot to keep it out of his face while working.
    • The dancer's topknot stayed perfectly in place during the entire performance.
  2. A decorative knot or tuft of hair, feathers, or ribbon on the top of something, such as a hat or an animal's head.
    • The horse had a small topknot of hair between its ears.
    • Her hat was adorned with a silk topknot and a feather.
    • The bird's topknot of bright feathers made it easy to identify.
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