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blonde

/blÉ’nd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    A person having light-colored hair, especially blonde hair.

    - "She is a beautiful blonde woman."
    - "The blonde child stood out in the crowd."
    - "He has a blonde girlfriend."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with blonde
bond , pond , mold , bold
Variants
List of all variants of blonde that leads to same result
blond , blonde , blonder , blondest , blondish , blondes , blonds , platinum blonde , platinum blondes , strawberry blonde , strawberry blondes , strawberry blond , bleached blonde , bottle blonde , bottle/bleached/peroxide blonde , peroxide blonde , ash-blond , ash-blonde , blonde bombshell , bombshell , bombshells
Etymology
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The word 'blonde' comes from the Old French word 'blond' meaning 'yellow' or 'fair'.


Trivia
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  1. Approximately 11% of the world population has blonde hair.

  2. Blonde hair is caused by a mutation in the MC1R gene, which reduces the production of eumelanin (the dark pigment) and increases the production of pheomelanin (the red and yellow pigment).

  3. Blonde hair is more prone to sun damage and requires more protection from the sun.


Related Concepts
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  1. Auburn: A reddish-brown hair color, often considered a darker version of blonde.

  2. Brunette: A person having dark-colored hair, often considered the opposite of blonde.


Culture
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In Western culture, blonde hair is often associated with beauty, youth, and innocence. In literature and art, blonde women have been portrayed as seductive and alluring, such as Marilyn Monroe or Brigitte Bardot. In music, there are numerous songs about blondes, such as 'Blonde on Blonde' by Bob Dylan or 'Blondie' by Debbie Harry.

How to Memorize "blonde"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person with light-colored hair, especially blonde hair. Imagine the texture, the shine, and the overall appearance.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'blonde' with light-colored hair, sunshine, and youth.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Bright, Beautiful, Blonde' to remember the meaning of the word.


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