passagere
/ˌpasɪˈdʒɛː/ /ˈpasɪdʒə/rare. Now historical
noun
A curled lock of hair on the temple.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in Mary Evelyn (1660–1685). Apparently from (unattested) French passagère, transferred use of passagère female traveller, feminine form corresponding to passager.