topknot
IPA: tˈɑpnɑt
noun
- A decorative knot of hair on the crown of the head, sometimes having ribbons or feathers.
- A decorative headdress.
- A crest or knot of feathers upon the head or top, as of a bird.
- Any fish in one of several genera:
- The New Zealand topknot, Notoclinus fenestratus
- The Norwegian topknot, Phrynorhombus norvegicus
- The brown topknot, Notoclinus compressus
- Several species in the genus Zeugopterus
- A small European flounder (Phrynorhombus regius, syn. Rhombus punctatus).
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Examples of "topknot" in Sentences
- The crown rests on an elevated topknot.
- The Ogre wielded a giant club and had a topknot.
- In Bochum, she has a topknot with a tiara round it.
- Topknot pigeons are a protected species in Australia.
- In 'Bochum', she has a topknot with a tiara round it.
- Thus, a warrior's topknot is a symbol of his prowess.
- A kender's topknot is usually a source of pride for them.
- Its head should be broad and spaniel like with no topknot.
- There is a curly topknot upon the head and the face is smooth.
- This haircut was known as a khokhol and was often braided or tied in a topknot.
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