Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tow-haired

Adjective

/toʊ hɛrd/

Definition

Having light-colored hair that is often pale or flaxen in shade.

Examples

She was known for her tow-haired beauty, which glimmered in the sunlight.
The tow-haired child ran happily in the park, his laughter echoing in the air.
Many portrayed tow-haired characters in their stories to symbolize innocence and youth.

Meaning

Tow-haired refers to the color of someone’s hair, particularly when it is light or blonde, resembling the color of flax or tow, which is a rough fiber from the flax plant.