Top"knot` (?), n. 1. A crest or knot of feathers upon the head or top, as of a bird; also, an orgamental knot worn on top of the head, as by women.

A great, stout servant girl, with cheeks as red as her topknot.

2. (Zoöl.) A small Europen flounder (Rhoumbus punctatus). The name is also applied to allied species.

Top"knot` (?), n. 1. A crest or knot of feathers upon the head or top, as of a bird; also, an orgamental knot worn on top of the head, as by women.

A great, stout servant girl, with cheeks as red as her topknot.

2. (Zoöl.) A small Europen flounder (Rhoumbus punctatus). The name is also applied to allied species.

• a decorative knot of hair on the crown of the head; sometimes having ribbons or feathers
  
• a decorative headdress