Definition of CORNROW

cornrow

Meanings

Plural: cornrows

Noun

  • One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin.

Verb

  • To braid the hair in this fashion.

Origin / Etymology

Compound of corn + row, reflecting the figurative evocation of rows of corn in a cornfield.

Scrabble Score: 12

cornrow is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cornrow is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cornrow is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

cornrow is a valid Words With Friends word