scalplock

/ˈskɔːlpˌlɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of Native American headdress, typically worn by members of the Shawnee tribe, consisting of a lock or bunch of hair on the crown of the head

“The museum displayed a collection of historical scalplocks worn by the Shawnee warriors.”

Synonyms

  • headdress
  • headpiece

Antonyms

  • none