Flaxen (adjective)

1. Of a pale yellow or blonde color, like that of flax or flaxen hair.
2. Light colored, usually blonde hair.

Origin:

The word flaxen is derived from the middle english word "flax" which means a plant that is used to make linen and "en" which is a suffix used to create adjectives. it is used to describe the color of the flax plant"s fibers, which are pale yellow or blonde.

Examples:

1. She had long, flaxen hair that she wore in a braid.
2. His flaxen hair was always styled perfectly, never a strand out of place.
3. The flaxen color of her hair made her look like a real-life Rapunzel.
4. The flaxen-haired girl was always the center of attention.
5. She was known for her flaxen hair, it was her best feature.