curl·pa·per
| \ ˈkər(-ə)l-ˌpā-pər
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Definition of curlpaper
: a strip or piece of paper around which a lock of hair is wound for curling
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“Curlpaper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curlpaper. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of curlpaper was circa 1817
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