curlyhead

[kur-lee-hed]

noun

1. a person whose hair is curly.

2. (used with a singular or plural verb),  curlyheads, a shrubby clematis, Clematis ochroleuca, of the eastern U.S.

Word History and Origins

Origin of curlyhead¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; curly + head

Example Sentences

Well, Curlyhead�you're a man now, bearing your bright new shield and spear.

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Phil," she said, "I don't want you to give these things for my sake——" "Now, don't you worry, Curlyhead, I give them solely and wholly for the good of the cause.

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