Spot the Frippet: calvities.

 You say this kalVISHI-EEZ.

Calvities can be spotted easily, though it's harder if you're outside in the winter.

Here's an example:

photo by Bernard Spragg. NZ

and here's another:

photo by Venish14

What do they have in common?

Yes, they're both bald.

There used to be a lot of bald men about with very shiny heads, but you don't see those so much any more. Scalps are naturally quite oily, to keep the hair (when there is any) in good condition:

Photo of Bruce Willis by Gage Skidmore

 but nowadays you can buy stuff to dull down the shine.

The Word Den thinks that's just being a spoil-sport.

Spot the Frippet: calvities. This word comes from the Latin word calvus, which means bald.