cornrow Meaning & Definition
What Does Cornrow Mean?
Cornrow is a noun that means One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin. As a verb, it means To braid the hair in this fashion.
Word Facts for Cornrow
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Plural | cornrows |
| Verb forms | cornrows, cornrowing, cornrowed |
Cornrow Definition (Noun)
- One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin.
Cornrow as a Verb
- To braid the hair in this fashion.
Noun
- A hairstyle, of African origin, having rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp
Synonyms of Cornrow
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Cornrow synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Cornrow
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Cornrow in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
cornrow (plural cornrows)
cornrow (third-person singular simple present cornrows, present participle cornrowing, simple past and past participle cornrowed)
Words That Rhyme With Cornrow
Origin of Cornrow
From corn + row, reflecting the figurative evocation of rows of corn in a cornfield.
Quick Answers About Cornrow
Is cornrow a noun or a verb?
Cornrow is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of cornrow?
The plural of cornrow is cornrows.
What is the past tense of cornrow?
The past tense of cornrow is cornrowed. The present participle is cornrowing.