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Ringhead en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• (Australia) audio

Etymology

From ring + -head.

Meanings

1. (slang) A fan of the opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen by Richard Wagner.
   • Sherwin Sloan retired early as an ophthalmologist to pursue an obsession that bestowed another title — leader of the "Ringheads," a nickname for fans of Richard Wagner's four-opera cycle known as "The Ring." 2010 June 5, Valerie J. Nelson, “Wagner fan led 'Ringheads'”, in Chicago Tribune:
   • And Ringheads aren't the only ones who are drawn to Wagner: only Hitler and Shakespeare have attracted so many biographers, analysts and apologists. 2005 August 7, Melinda Bargreen, “Ringheads have fiery devotion”, in The Seattle Times:
   • Ringheads, also known as Wagnolaters, often travel the world to hear the cycle, reserving special devotion for Bayreuth, Germany, where Wagner’s own theater stands. 2008 April 10, Daniel J. Wakin, “‘Ring’ Fans and the Met Lock Horns Over Ticket Rule”, in The New York Times:

Forms

Hypernyms

Wagnerian · Wagnerite

Synonyms

Ringnut