Afro

//ˈæf.ɹoʊ//

Word Type

Noun

The word "afro" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

Afro comb Afro pick afroed halfro

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

coif coiffure hair style hairdo hairstyle

Type Of (IsA)

hairdo hairstyle

Related Terms

Related Terms

african curled hairstyle locks rounded shape

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