cornrow

== English == === Etymology === Compound of corn +‎ row, reflecting the figurative evocation of rows of corn in a cornfield. === Noun === cornrow (plural cornrows) (chiefly in the plural) One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin. Coordinate terms: dreadlock, dread (not to be confused) ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === cornrow (third-person singular simple present cornrows, present participle cornrowing, simple past and past participle cornrowed) To braid the hair in this fashion. Coordinate terms: dreadlock, dread (not to be confused)