Noun: topknot 'tóp,nót
- Showy crest or knot of hair or feathers
"The quail's topknot bobbed as it walked"
- Headdress consisting of a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair
"The little girl wore a bright red topknot that matched her dress"
Derived forms: topknots
Type of: crest, headdress, headgear, headwear
Encyclopedia: Topknot