Cornrow

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin. in-plural

    "The physician should evaluate for a history of tight ponytails, buns, chignons, braids, twists, weaves, cornrows, dreadlocks, sisterlocks, and hair wefts in addition to the usage of religious hair coverings."

Verb
  1. 1
    To braid the hair in this fashion.

    "He [...] passed his hand over her hair, which was now neatly cornrowed."

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canerow

Example

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"The physician should evaluate for a history of tight ponytails, buns, chignons, braids, twists, weaves, cornrows, dreadlocks, sisterlocks, and hair wefts in addition to the usage of religious hair coverings."

Etymology

Compound of corn + row, reflecting the figurative evocation of rows of corn in a cornfield.

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