kuif.
a crest of plumage or hair (on an animal)
Meaning & usage
a crest of plumage or hair (on an animal)
any hairstyle that resembles a crest (including a quiff)
Where this word comes from
A fairly young word and not attested in Middle Dutch. Related to kof (“koff”) and keuvel (“nun cap”).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.