- pronunciation:
- ruhf
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a high, round, stiff collar worn by men and women in the 1500s and 1600s.
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| definition 2: |
a ring or collar of hair, fur, or feathers around the neck of an mammal or bird.
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| related words: |
fringe |
| derivation: |
ruffed (adj.) |
The words
ruff and
rough (not smooth) sound alike but have different meanings.