Etymology

from Middle French "blonde" (feminine). The masculine form of the word is "blond."

In the English language, it is one of only a few distinct words where the gender differentiation is actually reflected in the spelling of the word (i.e. She is a blonde woman. vs. He is a blond man.), even though this is a relatively common occurrence in other languages.

"Blond(e)" has only recently been borrowed into English from French; the traditional English terms for lightly-colored hair are "fair-haired", "flaxen", and "towheaded".

Noun

1. A person (usually a woman) of fair skin and fair hair.
2. The hair color that appears yellow, golden, or lighter.
3. (color) A light yellowish brown color.

Adjective

1. Of a blonde complexion (referring to a person.)
2. Having a blonde or gold appearance

   blonde ale; blonde beer

3. Of a light yellowish brown color.