khokhol hairstyle
- noun
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peinado khokhol
- The khokhol hairstyle, characterized by a single lock of hair on a shaved head, is often seen in traditional Ukrainian art.
Examples
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The khokhol hairstyle was commonly worn by Ukrainian Cossacks in the 17th century.
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He chose to recreate the khokhol hairstyle for a folk festival.
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Books on Ukrainian history often depict the famous khokhol hairstyle in illustrations.
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The khokhol hairstyle is a symbol of Ukrainian culture.
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Many men in Ukraine wear the khokhol hairstyle during festivals.
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During the festival, he proudly showcased his khokhol hairstyle, honoring his heritage.
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In Ukrainian history, the khokhol hairstyle symbolizes bravery and is associated with the Cossacks.
Synonyms
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A hairstyle with shaved sides and a long strip of hair down the middle
A long piece of hair left on top of a shaved head, worn in some Indigenous North American cultures
Surface Forms
Morphology
khokhol + hairstyle
The phrase is compositionally 'khokhol + hairstyle', so if a learner knows the referent 'khokhol' they can infer it means the hairstyle associated with that term. However 'khokhol' is a culture-specific lexical item (no dictionary gloss here) and its specific sense (a Ukrainian forelock-style haircut) is not predictable from general English knowledge, so understanding depends on prior cultural/lexical knowledge.
Etymology
Khokhol hairstyle comes from the old word khokhol, which meant a single long lock of hair left on an otherwise shaved head and worn by Ukrainian Cossacks. That's why the phrase means 'a traditional Ukrainian hairstyle featuring a lock of hair left on an otherwise shaved head'.