chevelure

[ shev-uh-loor; French shuhvuh-lyr ]

noun

1. a head of hair.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chevelure¹

First recorded in 1450–1500; late Middle English cheveler, chefe-lere, cheweler ; from Old French cheveleüre “head of hair, wig,” from Latin capillātūra “hairlike flaw in a gem or gemstone,” derivative of the adjective capillātus “longhaired,” derivative of capillus “the hair on the head”

Example Sentences

Then, why does the chevelure of dark-haired persons always resemble the 'raven's wing?'

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The chevelure of Sure-shot, well saturated with charcoal paste, assumed a different hue.

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Nature had been partial to this little working girl and given her the chevelure of a queen.

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Ung aultre tableau d'ung marchant ytalien, rond bonnet, son habit de couleur de pourpre le fondz verd, grosse chevelure.

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The arrangement of this chevelure is performed for the chiefs by professional barbers, and is a work of great labour.

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