noun, verb ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of curl form-of, plural
2. 2
   Specifically, a body of curly hair on someone's head. plural, plural-only
3. 3
   plural of Curl form-of, plural

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of curl form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

curliescurlies

Example

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"A tricorn trimmed with gold lace was set at a rakish angle over a wig of white curls that dropped down to his waist."

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