Longhair: meaning, definitions and examples
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longhair
[ lษหลhษษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น cabelo comprido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคเคฌเฅ เคฌเคพเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช langes Haar
๐ฎ๐ฉ rambut panjang
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพะฒะณะต ะฒะพะปะพััั
๐ต๐ฑ dลugie wลosy
๐ฏ๐ต ้ทใ้ซช
๐ซ๐ท cheveux longs
๐ช๐ธ pelo largo
๐น๐ท uzun saรง
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธด ๋จธ๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุนุฑ ุทููู
๐จ๐ฟ dlhรฉ vlasy
๐ธ๐ฐ dlhรฉ vlasy
๐จ๐ณ ้ฟๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ dolgi lasje
๐ฎ๐ธ langt hรกr
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑะทัะฝ ัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช ๊ธด ๋จธ๋ฆฌ
๐ฆ๐ฟ uzun saรง
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.