towheaded

tow·head

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [toh-hed]
- /ˈtoʊˌhɛd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [toh-hed]
- /ˈtoʊˌhɛd/

Definitions of towheaded word

noun towheaded a head of very light blond, almost white hair. 1
noun towheaded a person with such hair. 1
noun towheaded a sand bar in a river, especially a sand bar with a stand of cottonwood trees. 1
adjective towheaded (of a person) having blond or yellowish hair 0

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Origin of towheaded

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1820-30; tow2 + head

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Parts of speech for Towheaded

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towheaded popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for towheaded

adj towheaded

albino — An albino is a person or animal with very white skin, white hair, and pink eyes.
asher — the son of Jacob and ancestor of one of the 12 tribes of Israel
blond — (of men's hair) of a light colour; fair
blue-eyed — having blue eyes
fair-haired — having light-colored hair.

noun towheaded

blonde — A woman who has blonde hair has pale-coloured hair. Blonde hair can be very light brown or light yellow. The form blond is used when describing men.
leucous — White; albino.

All 8 Synonyms of towheaded