Zopf — meaning in English

English meaning

• braid verb To weave three or more strands of hair, thread, or rope together.
• pigtail noun A braid of hair, especially one of a pair worn on the sides of the head.
• tress noun A plaited, twisted or curled piece of hair.

Senses

Zopf is used for these senses in English:

• braid A weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration. [from 16th c.]
• challah (countable) A traditional bread eaten by Ashkenazi Jews, usually braided for the Sabbath and round for a yom tov.
• pigtail (now, especially) Either of a pair of braids or tails worn on the sides of the head.
• tress A braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet.

braid — full definition

1. verb To weave three or more strands of hair, thread, or rope together.
2. noun A length of hair, thread, or fiber woven together in interlacing strands.

pigtail — full definition

1. noun A braid of hair, especially one of a pair worn on the sides of the head.
2. noun A short length of twisted electrical wire used to make a connection.

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