Meaning of the word cornrows in English

What does cornrows mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cornrows

US /ˈkɔːrn.roʊz/

UK /ˈkɔːn.rəʊz/

a style of hair braiding in which the hair is braided very close to the scalp, in rows, to form a raised pattern

Example:

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She had her hair styled in neat cornrows for the summer.

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Many athletes wear cornrows to keep their hair out of the way during sports.

Synonym:

braids plaits