Redheaded

/ˈrɛdhɛdɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having red or reddish hair. Often used to describe a person's most distinctive physical characteristic.

Etymology

A compound of 'red' from Old English read and 'headed' from Old English heafod. The combination became common in English to describe hair color, following the pattern of other color-plus-body-part descriptors.

Kelly Says

Red hair is actually the rarest natural hair color globally, found in only 1-2% of the population, yet it's generated disproportionate cultural attention across history. The gene for red hair is recessive, meaning both parents must carry it, making redheads a fascinating example of genetic rarity persisting across generations.

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