noun
tress
Tress (noun) means a braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet.
noun
1
A braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet.
2
A long lock of hair.
3
A knot or festoon, as of flowers.
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Etymology
From Middle English tresse, from Old French tresce, of uncertain origin; possibly from Vulgar Latin *trichia, from Ancient Greek τριχία (trikhía, “rope”), from θρίξ (thríx, “hair”). Compare French tresse, Italian treccia.
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What is the meaning of tress?
"tress" (noun) means a braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet.
What are the different meanings of tress?
"tress" has 3 main meanings: 1. A braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet; 2. A long lock of hair; 3. A knot or festoon, as of flowers.