"headring" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: headrings [plural]
Etymology: From head + ring. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|head|ring}} head + ring Head templates: {{en-noun}} headring (plural headrings)
  1. A band of hair and grass worn on the head by married Zulu men. Synonyms: isicoco
    Sense id: en-headring-en-noun-Uylt5YN1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Headwear

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Alternative forms

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