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cornrow.

One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin.

    in-plural
Where this word comes from

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

verb
  1. To braid the hair in this fashion.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

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

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.