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noun
A spiral-shaped curl of hair upon the forehead.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: love curl, Newgate knocker, aggravator, number six, beau-catcher, spit curl
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a spiral curl plastered on the forehead or cheek
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: spit curl
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: crimp
History
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Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
