Blondie
Blondie
Blondie (pronunciation: /ˈblɒndi/) is a term often used to refer to a person with fair or light-colored hair. The term is derived from the French word 'blond', which means 'light-colored'.
Etymology
The term 'Blondie' is derived from the French word 'blond', which has its roots in the Old French 'blont'. The Old French 'blont' means 'light-colored' or 'fair', and it is believed to be of Germanic origin. The term 'blond' was first used in English in the late 15th century, and the diminutive form 'Blondie' came into use in the 20th century.
Related Terms
- Blond: The term 'blond' refers to light or fair hair color. It can also refer to a person with this hair color. The term is used more commonly in reference to women, while 'blonde' is used for men.
- Hair color: Hair color is the pigmentation of hair follicles due to two types of melanin: eumelanin and pheomelanin. Blond hair is characterized by low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin and higher levels of the pale pigment pheomelanin.
- Melanin: Melanin is a broad term for a group of natural pigments found in most organisms. In humans, it is the primary determinant of skin, hair, and eye color.
- Eumelanin: Eumelanin is a type of melanin that is brown or black in color. It is responsible for the color of hair, skin, and the iris of the eyes.
- Pheomelanin: Pheomelanin is a type of melanin that is yellow to red in color. It is found in large quantities in red hair, and in lesser quantities in blond hair.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blondie
- Wikipedia's article - Blondie
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