weri

/ˈwɛri/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of traditional Maori (New Zealand) hairstyle for women, characterized by long hair gathered into a knot at the back of the head

“The Maori dancer wore a beautiful weri to complete her traditional attire.”

2. verb

to style or arrange hair in a weri

“She weri-ed her hair for the cultural performance.”

Synonyms

  • knot
  • plait

Antonyms

  • dishevel
  • unknot