topknot

• Nom désignant soit un nœud ou un chignon de cheveux porté au sommet de la tête, soit une touffe ou un plumet décoratif (de plumes, etc.) servant d'ornement, notamment sur un chapeau ou une coiffe.

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.

   Nœud de ruban dans les cheveux

   • 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.

   Huppe, aigrette

   • 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.

   Synonymescrestpanacheplumetuft