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Pompadour Definition & Meaning

pompadour
noun
  1. French noblewoman who was the lover of Louis XV, whose policies she influenced (1721-1764)
  2. a hair style in which the front hair is swept up from the forehead
verb
  1. style women's hair in a pompadour

"Pompadour" in song lyrics

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  • "Not a good look, Tai Chi, Pompadour"
    Holocaust & American Poets 2099 f/ 60 Second Assassin, Buddha Monk, Dopestyle, Jus-P — Introducing Chaos
  • "ponytail pompadour"
    AOL — AOL
  • "madame de pompadour"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does pompadour mean?
French noblewoman who was the lover of Louis XV, whose policies she influenced (1721-1764) a hair style in which the front hair is swept up from the forehead style women's hair in a pompadour
What part of speech is pompadour?
Pompadour is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does pompadour have?
Pompadour has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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