kuif

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Dutch

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Etymology

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A fairly young word and not attested in Middle Dutch. Related to kof (koff) and keuvel (nun cap). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kœy̯f/
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  • Hyphenation: kuif
  • Rhymes: -œy̯f

Noun

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kuif f (plural kuiven, diminutive kuifje n)

  1. a crest of plumage or hair (on an animal)
  2. any hairstyle that resembles a crest (including a quiff)

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Papiamentu: kùif