"draids" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /dɹeɪdz/
Rhymes: -eɪdz Etymology: Blend of dreadlocks + braids. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|dreadlocks|braids}} Blend of dreadlocks + braids Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} draids pl (plural only)
  1. A hairstyle worn after braided locks of hair have become matted resembling dreadlocks. Tags: plural, plural-only
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