cornrow

/ˈkɔrnroʊ/; /ˈkɔrnroʊ/; /ˈkɔrnroʊz/

Definitions

1. noun

a style of hairdressing in which the hair is braided close to the scalp, typically in a series of parallel lines.

“The model’s cornrow hairstyle was stunning at the fashion show.”

2. verb

to style (hair) in a cornrow braid.

“She spent hours in the salon, having her hair cornrowed for the wedding.”

Synonyms

  • braid
  • plait

Antonyms

  • disentangle
  • unknot