afro

/ˈæfroʊ/
noun
  1. A hairstyle in which naturally curly or coily hair is shaped into a round, full, and often large mass around the head.
    • He spent an hour picking out his afro to make it perfectly round.
    • In the 1970s, the afro became a popular symbol of Black pride and identity.
    • She wore her hair in a big afro that made her stand out in the crowd.
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling an afro hairstyle.
    • The actor had an afro wig for his role in the period film.
    • She bought an afro comb with wide teeth for her curly hair.
    • The afro style requires regular moisturizing to keep the hair healthy.
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