Afro Definition

ăfrō
afros
noun
A rounded, thick, tightly curled hairstyle.
American Heritage
An Afro hair style.
Webster's New World

A hairstyle characterized by a tightly curled locks and a rounded shape.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • Afro hairdo
adjective
African in style or origin.
American Heritage
Designating or of a full, bushy hair style, as worn by some blacks.
Webster's New World
prefix
African.
Afro-Asiatic.
American Heritage

African.

Wiktionary
affix
African, African and.
Afro-American.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Afro

Noun

Singular:
Afro
Plural:
afros

Origin of Afro

  • From Latin Āfer Āfr- an African

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Probably short for Afro-American

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Afro Sentence Examples

  • He had a nice big Afro of ginger hair and had a habit of wearing luminous yellow and green odd socks.

  • Friday night is 70s and 80s night, and Cambridge people need as little excuse as anyone to don a kinky Afro and flares.

  • Member who is which includes stories also run through quot Afro quot.

  • The woman was photographed in " Afro Tings " in George Street, Luton having the elaborate braiding done prior to her escape.

  • He claims he used to sport an afro, slim jim tie and loon pants at the time of his failed suicide attempt.

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Words Starting With

AAFAFR

Words Ending With

OROFRO

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Afro

Words Starting With A and Ending With O

Starts With A & Ends With OStarts With AF & Ends With OStarts With A & Ends With RO

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4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With A4 Letter Words Ending With O