Longhair: meaning, definitions and examples

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longhair

 

[ lษ”หล‹hษ›ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical appearance

Longhair refers to a type of animal, typically a breed of cat or dog, that has long and flowing fur. It can also describe a hairstyle characterized by lengths of hair that fall well below the shoulders. In some contexts, particularly in historical or cultural references, longhair may pertain to individuals associated with a specific way of dressing or a social group.

Synonyms

flowing, long fur, long-haired.

Examples of usage

  • She adopted a longhair cat from the shelter.
  • His longhair style makes him look very artistic.
  • The breed is known for its friendly nature and longhair.

Translations

Translations of the word "longhair" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cabelo comprido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค‚เคฌเฅ‡ เคฌเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช langes Haar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rambut panjang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฒะณะต ะฒะพะปะพััั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dล‚ugie wล‚osy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้•ทใ„้ซช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cheveux longs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pelo largo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uzun saรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธด ๋จธ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุนุฑ ุทูˆูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dlhรฉ vlasy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dlhรฉ vlasy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•ฟๅ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dolgi lasje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ langt hรกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะทั‹ะฝ ัˆะฐัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช ๊ธด ๋จธ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzun saรง

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pelo largo

Etymology

The term 'longhair' derives from the combination of two English words: 'long' and 'hair'. The word 'long' comes from the Old English word 'lang', which has Germanic origins and has been used to describe something of considerable distance or length. The word 'hair', on the other hand, finds its root in the Old English 'har', meaning body hair, which has connections to Proto-Germanic. The use of the term 'longhair' to describe certain breeds of cats and dogs emerged in the late 19th century as breeders began to classify animals based on their coat types. The word has since been adopted in cultural vernacular, often referring to the aesthetic associated with those who wear their hair long, challenging traditional norms and representing various subcultures.