Widow's peak

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Widow's Peak

Widow's Peak (pronunciation: /ˈwɪdoʊz piːk/) is a distinctive V-shaped point at the front of the hairline, above the forehead. The term originates from the belief that women with this trait were destined to outlive their husbands, hence the term "widow's peak".

Etymology

The term "Widow's Peak" is derived from the English word "widow", and "peak", referring to the pointed shape of the hairline. The term was first used in the 19th century and was believed to be a sign of early widowhood.

Genetics

The presence of a widow's peak is a dominant trait, which means that if one parent has a widow's peak, there is a 50% chance that their child will also have one. However, the absence of a widow's peak is a recessive trait. This means that both parents must not have a widow's peak for their child to not have one.

Related Terms

  • Hairline: The line where the hair starts on the forehead.
  • Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
  • Dominant trait: A trait that will appear in the offspring if one of the parents contributes it.
  • Recessive trait: A trait that must be contributed by both parents in order to appear in the offspring.

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