pompadour
UK[ˈpɒmpədɔː]US[ˈpɑːmpədɔːr]
n
a hairstyle in which the hair is brushed up high from the forehead, typically worn by men.
n
a woman's hairstyle in which the hair is swept up into a high mound in front.
Etymology
the term 'pompadour' is an eponym, derived entirely from the name of madame de pompadour, the influential chief mistress of king louis xv of france in the mid-18th century. it originally referred to a style of dress, furniture, or art associated with her lavish rococo taste. the modern meaning, referring specifically to a hairstyle where the hair is swept upwards from the forehead, is a semantic shift that occurred later. the logic of the word's evolution is purely associative, moving from the name of a famous trendsetter to denote a particular fashion style that bears her name, first for women and later adapted for men.
Analysis
this is a loanword adopted as a simplex unit from a proper name. it does not contain separable morphemes based on its english spelling.
Examples
the rockabilly singer was famous for his tall, greased pompadour.
she styled her long hair into an elegant pompadour for the vintage-themed party.
the classic pompadour haircut has seen a resurgence in modern men's fashion.