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curling iron

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noun

a rod, usually of metal, used when heated for curling the hair, which is twined around it.

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curler

Nearby words

  1. curley,
  2. curley, james michael,
  3. curli,
  4. curlicue,
  5. curling,
  6. curling stone,
  7. curling tongs,
  8. curling's ulcer,
  9. curlpaper,
  10. curly

Origin of curling iron

First recorded in 1625–35
Also called curling tongs.
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