blond-haired
UK[ˈblɒnd heəd]US[ˈblɑːnd herd]
adj
having hair that is blond in color
Etymology
the compound 'blond-haired' is a straightforward descriptive term in english, combining the adjective 'blond' with the noun 'haired'. the word 'blond' entered english from old french, where it described a light color, and its ultimate origins are obscure but may lie in a germanic root related to the concept of a mixed or pale hue. 'hair' is a native english word from old english, with deep proto-germanic and proto-indo-european roots referring to filamentous growth. the formation follows a common english pattern where an adjective describing a color is attached to '-haired' to create a precise physical descriptor, illustrating the language's analytical efficiency in building vocabulary.
Analysis
this is a compound adjective formed from two independent english words: 'blond' (of a light yellowish-brown color) and 'haired' (having hair of a specified kind). 'blond' is from old french 'blond, blonde', likely of germanic origin, related to late latin 'blundus' 'yellow'. 'haired' is from old english 'hǣr' (hair) + the suffix '-ed' (having, provided with).
Examples
the blond-haired boy stood out in the crowd.
she is often cast in roles as the typical blond-haired actress.
the passport description listed him as tall and blond-haired.