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Towheaded: meaning, definitions and examples

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towheaded

 

[ หˆtษ™สŠหŒhษ›dษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

The term 'towheaded' refers to having very light blonde or almost white hair, often associated with children. It is used to describe a person whose hair color resembles that of tow, a type of flax fiber that is light in color. This word often evokes a sense of innocence and youthfulness. Towheaded individuals typically have a soft, pale complexion that complements their hair color.

Synonyms

blonde, fair-haired, light-haired

Examples of usage

  • The towheaded child played happily in the sun.
  • She had a towheaded appearance with her bright blonde curls.
  • The towheaded boy stood out in the crowd of darker-haired kids.

Translations

Translations of the word "towheaded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cabelos louros

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคซเฅ‡เคฆ เคฌเคพเคฒเฅ‹เค‚ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช blond

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berambut pirang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒั–ั‚ะปะพะฒะพะปะพัะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ blond

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒญใƒณใƒ‰ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blond

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rubio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarฤฑลŸฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธˆ๋ฐœ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุนุฑ ุฃุดู‚ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blonฤatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blond

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡‘ๅ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ blond

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blond

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarฤฑลŸฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rubio

Etymology

The word 'towheaded' is derived from the word 'tow,' which refers to the coarse, broken flax fiber used in making yarn. The term has been used in the English language since at least the early 19th century, originating from the Old English 'tawian,' meaning to pull or draw out. Over time, 'tow' became associated with the light, almost white appearance of flax fiber, leading to the descriptive use of 'towheaded' for people with similar hair color. It became a popular way to describe children, as their hair often lightens considerably in the sun, attaining that almost white, tow-like hue. The term continues to be used in modern language, primarily in informal contexts to emphasize a specific appearance characterized by pale, straw-like hair.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,915, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.