longhair
longhair Lexical Profile
longhair Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A domestic cat (Felis catus) or other small mammal belonging to a breed or variety characterized by a long, thick coat of fur.
"Regular brushing is essential when caring for a Persian or any other domestic longhair."
A person with long hair, especially an unconventional individual, hippie, or rock musician associated with countercultural lifestyles.
"In the late 1960s, the conservative town council viewed the visiting festival longhairs with suspicion."
North American An intellectual, aesthete, or devotee of classical music and high culture.
"The conservatory café was a favorite gathering spot for local longhairs debating orchestral interpretations."
• adjective
Having long hair or fur, especially in reference to certain domestic animal breeds.
"She adopted a gentle longhair dachshund from the local animal shelter."
North American Relating to or characteristic of classical music, high culture, or intellectual and artistic pursuits.
"The radio station shifted its evening programming from popular jazz to longhair symphonic broadcasts."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the early 20th century as an English compound of 'long' and 'hair', initially referring to long-haired classical musicians before expanding in the 1960s to describe members of the hippie counterculture and breeds of domestic cats.