curlyhead

[kur-lee-hed]

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noun

a person whose hair is curly.
(used with a singular or plural verb)��curlyheads, a shrubby clematis, Clematis ochroleuca, of the eastern U.S.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of curlyhead¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; curly + head

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Example Sentences

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Well, Curlyhead�you're a man now, bearing your bright new shield and spear.

From Time Magazine Archive

Phil," she said, "I don't want you to give these things for my sake——" "Now, don't you worry, Curlyhead, I give them solely and wholly for the good of the cause.

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