"naptural" meaning in All languages combined

See naptural on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more naptural [comparative], most naptural [superlative]
Etymology: Blend of nappy + natural. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|nappy|natural}} Blend of nappy + natural Head templates: {{en-adj}} naptural (comparative more naptural, superlative most naptural)
  1. (informal, of Afro-textured hair) Left in its natural state, i.e. not chemically altered (relaxed, permed, etc). Tags: informal Categories (topical): Hair

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          "ref": "2009 March 23, Laquita Thomas-Banks, “Basic Tools For Natural Hair”, in Clutch",
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