topknot
/ˌtɒpˈnɒt/noun
High School
1
A decorative knot of hair on the crown of the head, sometimes having ribbons or feathers.
2
A decorative headdress.
3
A crest or knot of feathers upon the head or top, as of a bird.
4
The New Zealand topknot, Notoclinus fenestratus
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The Norwegian topknot, Phrynorhombus norvegicus
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The brown topknot, Notoclinus compressus
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Several species in the genus Zeugopterus
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A small European flounder (Phrynorhombus regius, syn. Rhombus punctatus).
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing