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noun
A series of waves in the hair produced by means of chemical substances and heat; a perm
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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noun
A wave in a moving fluid that does not change shape or position relative to the fluid
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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noun
a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: permanent, perm
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: wave
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