"French twist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: French twists [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} French twist (plural French twists)
  1. An updo hairstyle in which the hair is twisted behind the head before being pinned over the top of the head. Categories (topical): Hair

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