Feminine
kuif
Meaning
- (feminine) a crest of plumage or hair (on an animal)
- (feminine) any hairstyle that resembles a crest (including a quiff)
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/kœy̯f/
Etymology
A fairly young word and not attested in Middle Dutch. Related to kof (“koff”) and keuvel (“nun cap”).
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