kuif

Dutch

Etymology

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

• IPA^(key): /kœy̯f/

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• Hyphenation: kuif
• Rhymes: -œy̯f

Noun

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

• citroenkuifkaketoe
• geelkuifkaketoe
• kuifaalscholver
• kuifduiker
• kuifeend
• kuifhoenderkoet
• kuifleeuwerik
• kuifmakaak
• kuifparelhoen
• kuifpinguïn
• kuifvleugeltjesbloem
• vetkuif

 

Descendants

• → Papiamentu: kùif