Roundhead
noun
A supporter or member of the Parliamentarian party in the English Civil War of the 17th century. They were called 'roundheads' because they wore their hair cropped short, not long and elaborately styled like the royalist supporters (Cavaliers).
In the English Civil War, the Roundheads were known for their disciplined military tactics.
Often appears as...
- roundhead soldier
- roundhead forces
Usage tips
Historical
noun
Any of several species of fish with a round, flattened head, especially those in the genus Diploprion in the family Ephippidae.
I caught a roundhead fish while I was angling off the coast.
Often appears as...
- roundhead species
- roundhead population
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Biological
noun
A supporter or member of the Parliamentarian party in the English Civil War of the 17th century. They were called 'roundheads' because they wore their hair cropped short, not long and elaborately styled like the royalist supporters (Cavaliers).
In the English Civil War, the Roundheads were known for their disciplined military tactics.
Often appears as...
- roundhead soldier
- roundhead forces
Usage tips
Historical
noun
Any of several species of fish with a round, flattened head, especially those in the genus Diploprion in the family Ephippidae.
I caught a roundhead fish while I was angling off the coast.
Often appears as...
- roundhead species
- roundhead population
Usage tips
Biological
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Faction
Use 'roundhead' to refer to the Parliamentary faction in English Civil War history.
The museum exhibit featured weapons used by the Roundheads.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
'Roundhead' symbolizes political and religious beliefs opposing the monarchy in 17th-century England.
The Roundhead stance was driven by a desire for constitutional government.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Term
In modern contexts, 'roundhead' is outdated; use it primarily for historical discussions.
She wrote a paper comparing Roundheads and Cavaliers.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Faction
Use 'roundhead' to refer to the Parliamentary faction in English Civil War history.
The museum exhibit featured weapons used by the Roundheads.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
'Roundhead' symbolizes political and religious beliefs opposing the monarchy in 17th-century England.
The Roundhead stance was driven by a desire for constitutional government.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Term
In modern contexts, 'roundhead' is outdated; use it primarily for historical discussions.
She wrote a paper comparing Roundheads and Cavaliers.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Faction
Use 'roundhead' to refer to the Parliamentary faction in English Civil War history.
The museum exhibit featured weapons used by the Roundheads.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
'Roundhead' symbolizes political and religious beliefs opposing the monarchy in 17th-century England.
The Roundhead stance was driven by a desire for constitutional government.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Term
In modern contexts, 'roundhead' is outdated; use it primarily for historical discussions.
She wrote a paper comparing Roundheads and Cavaliers.
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