topknot

• Substantiv, das eine dekorative Schleife oder ein Band bezeichnet, das im Haar als Kopfschmuck getragen wird, oder einen buschigen Haarschopf, Zopf oder Federbusch.

A noun referring to a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair as a headdress, or a showy crest or knot of hair or feathers.

1. Hair ornamentB2formal

   A decorative ribbon, bow, or similar ornament worn on top of the head or in the hair.

   Haarschmuck

   • She wore a silk topknot at the wedding.
   • The dancer's costume included a bright red topknot.
   • A velvet topknot was pinned to her hair.

2. Hair or feather crestB2formal

   A prominent tuft, knot, or crest of hair or feathers on the head of an animal or bird.

   Haarschopf

   • The bird had a striking topknot of blue feathers.
   • The horse's mane was braided into a topknot.
   • Some breeds of chickens have a fluffy topknot on their heads.

   Synonymecrestpanacheplumetuft