Pompadour
/ˌpɑːmpəˈdʊr/noun
A style of arranging hair swept up and back from the forehead, or a color/ornamental style associated with that look.
Did you know?The word comes from Madame de Pompadour, the famous mistress and political confidante of Louis XV, whose name became attached to fashion long after she was gone.
Etymological Timeline
18th Century
French
pompadour
“A fashion style associated with Madame de Pompadour, especially elaborate dress and hair.”
18th Century
French
Madame de Pompadour
“Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, mistress of Louis XV and a major patron of the arts.”
18th Century
English
pompadour
“A style of hair dressing or ornamentation modeled on the French fashion.”
Modern English
English
pompadour
“A hairstyle brushed high off the forehead, or a related decorative style.”