"do-rag" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: do-rags [plural]
Etymology: do (“hairdo”) + rag Etymology templates: {{compound|en|do|rag|id1=hairdo|t1=hairdo}} do (“hairdo”) + rag Head templates: {{en-noun}} do-rag (plural do-rags)
  1. A piece of cloth used to cover the head. Wikipedia link: do-rag Categories (topical): Headwear Synonyms: durag

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