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Af⋅ro
[af-roh]
adjective, noun, plural -ros.–adjective
| 1. | of or pertaining to Afro-Americans or to black traditions, culture, etc.: Afro societies; Afro hair styles. |
–noun
| 2. | a hair style originating with black persons, in which the hair is allowed to grow naturally and to acquire a bushy appearance. |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Afro
"full, bushy hairstyle as worn by some blacks," 1938, from Afro-, comb. form of African. As a general adj. for black styles of clothing, music, etc., it is attested from 1966.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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