Definition of topknot
1 : an ornament (such as a knot of ribbons or a pompom) forming a headdress or worn as part of a coiffure
2 : a crest of feathers or tuft of hair on the top of the head
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Circa 1688
First Known Use of topknot
circa 1688
TOPKNOT Defined for Kids
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\ˈtäp-ˌnät\
Definition of topknot for Students
: a tuft of feathers or hair on the top of the head
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