Advertisement
Advertisement
cornrow
[ kawrn-roh ]
noun
- a type of braid, originating in Africa, in which a narrow strip of hair is plaited tightly against the scalp from front to back or from side to side.
- Usually cornrows. a hairstyle consisting of such braids in close parallel rows.
verb (used with object)
- to arrange (hair) in cornrows.
cornrow
/ ˈkɔːnˌrəʊ /
noun
- a Black, originally African, hair-style in which the hair is plaited in close parallel rows, resembling furrows in a ploughed field
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[in-vet-er-it ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse