topknot

Everyday

1. A topknot is hair tied in a knot or bun on the top of the head. tree →
2. A topknot is a tuft of feathers or hair on top of the head of a bird or animal, like some ducks, chickens and dogs. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, children and adults wear topknots as a hairstyle; in many Sikh families, boys tie their long hair in a topknot (called a joora or patka) as part of their faith. Samurai warriors in Japan had a topknot. In nature, birds such as the crested duck have topknots. Phrases: «tie a topknot», «a messy topknot».

Examples

• She tied her hair in a topknot for PE. tree →
• My Sikh friend wears his hair in a topknot under a patka. tree →
• The duck had a funny feathery topknot. tree →
• Samurai warriors wore a topknot. tree →
• The poodle had a bow on its topknot. tree →
• Dad has a little topknot now that his hair is long. tree →

Note

One word, countable. The k is silent: «TOP-not».