Curlylocks

/ˈkɜːliˌlɑks/ noun

Definition

Curly hair, especially long and flowing curly hair; also the character from the nursery rhyme 'Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary.'

Etymology

Compound from 'curly' plus 'locks' (poetic/archaic term for hair), combining descriptive and poetic language about curled tresses.

Kelly Says

This word evokes the nursery rhyme character and conjures Victorian images of children with ringlet curls—'locks' itself is a poetic, old-fashioned way to refer to hair that makes 'curlylocks' sound charming and nostalgic.

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