coiffure
pronunciation
How to pronounce coiffure in British English:
UK [kwɑ:ˈfjʊə(r)]
How to pronounce coiffure in American English:
US [kwɑˈfjʊr]
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- Noun:
- the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
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- Verb:
- arrange attractively
Word Origin
- coiffure (n.)
- "style or fashion of wearing the hair," 1630s, from French coiffure, from coiffer (see coiffeur).
Example
- 1. No. it 's very unlikely that the jesus hairstyle shown in religious icons has anything to do with his actual coiffure .
- 2. The star appeared on stage in a black leather outfit and a1950s coiffure .