curlpaper

noun

curl·​pa·​per ˈkər(-ə)l-ˌpā-pər How to pronounce curlpaper (audio)
: a strip or piece of paper around which a lock of hair is wound for curling

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1817, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of curlpaper was circa 1817

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“Curlpaper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curlpaper. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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