Cornrowing: meaning, definitions and examples
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cornrowing
[ ˈkɔrnˌroʊɪŋ ]
hairstyle
Cornrowing is a traditional African hairstyle where the hair is braided close to the scalp in straight, raised rows. This style is often used to manage and protect natural hair while also serving as a form of cultural expression.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She decided to get cornrows for her vacation.
- Cornrowing has become popular in various cultures.
- His cornrow hairstyle looked very stylish.
Translations
Translations of the word "cornrowing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trancinhas
🇮🇳 कॉर्नरोइंग
🇩🇪 Cornrows
🇮🇩 tata rambut cornrow
🇺🇦 косички
🇵🇱 warkocze
🇯🇵 コーンロウ
🇫🇷 tresses collées
🇪🇸 trenzas de maíz
🇹🇷 mısır örgüsü
🇰🇷 콘로우
🇸🇦 ضفائر الذرة
🇨🇿 copánky
🇸🇰 copánky
🇨🇳 玉米辫
🇸🇮 koronice
🇮🇸 maiskollur
🇰🇿 жүгері өрімдері
🇬🇪 მკერდის თმა
🇦🇿 qarğıdalı hörükləri
🇲🇽 trenzas de maíz
Etymology
The term 'cornrow' has its origins in the early 20th century and is thought to be derived from the resemblance of the braids to the rows of corn in a field. The practice of cornrowing itself is much older, tracing back to ancient Africa where it was used not only as a style but also served various social and cultural purposes. Traditionally, the way hair was styled could signify different factors such as age, marital status, and social class. Different African ethnic groups had their own distinctive styles of cornrowing, often passed down through generations. When African descendants were brought to the Americas through the transatlantic slave trade, they continued to practice cornrowing as a means of preserving their cultural identity. Over the years, the style has evolved and has gained popularity worldwide, transcending its cultural origins while still maintaining its significance within the African diaspora.