cornrowing

/ˈkɔrnroʊɪŋ/
noun
  1. The hairstyle or technique of braiding hair into cornrows.
    • Cornrowing is a traditional African hairstyle that has been practiced for centuries.
    • The salon specializes in cornrowing and other protective styles.
    • She learned cornrowing from her grandmother when she was a child.
Synonyms
verb
  1. The action of braiding hair into cornrows.
    • He is cornrowing his own hair for the first time.
    • She spent the afternoon cornrowing her daughter's hair.
    • They were cornrowing each other's hair before the festival.
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