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Dreadlock Definition & Meaning

dreadlock
noun
  1. one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians

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What does dreadlock mean?
one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians
What part of speech is dreadlock?
Dreadlock is a noun.

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