tress

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

Etymology

From Middle English tresse, from Old French tresce, of uncertain origin; possibly from Vulgar Latin *trichia, from Ancient Greek τριχία (trikhía, “rope”), from θρίξ (thríx, “hair”). Compare French tresse, Italian treccia.

In classic literature

Synonyms

braid, plait, twist

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