blonde
UK[blɒnd]US[blɑːnd]
adj
(of hair) of a pale yellow or golden colour
n
a person, typically a woman, with blonde hair
Etymology
The word 'blonde' entered English from Old French 'blond', used to describe a light, yellowish color, especially of hair. The Old French term likely derived from Medieval Latin 'blundus', meaning 'yellow', which may have a Germanic origin, possibly from a Frankish word. The semantic journey is direct, moving from a general descriptor of a pale, light color to its specific and primary modern association with hair color and the people who possess it.
Analysis
The word is a simplex loanword from French. It does not contain separable morphemes in its modern English spelling.
Examples
She has long, naturally blonde hair.
He prefers blonde wood for his furniture.
The famous actress is a classic blonde.