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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(chiefly in the plural) One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin..
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.
He [...] passed his hand over her hair, which was now neatly cornrowed.
She had been hoping Sisi would help her cornrow her hair.
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Cornrow means (chiefly in the plural) One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin..
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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.
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