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Meaning of cornrow | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

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

in-plural

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Examples

“The physician should evaluate for a history of tight ponytails, buns, chignons, braids, twists, weaves, cornrows, dreadlocks, sisterlocks, and hair wefts in addition to the usage of religious hair coverings.”
“Coolio, whose spindly and sprouting cornrows defined his look, went on to sell over 17 million records throughout his career.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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