as in weaves
to form into a braid
plaited the doll's hair so it wouldn't tangle
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braids
Noun
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Eli in blonde Viking braids with a purple chalice?—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025 -
The changing image in the mirror, bald patches emerging overnight, the braids that connected to your heritage no longer being an option, and the fear of it never coming back are just a small glimpse into what someone might go through.—
Alison Mann,
SELF,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Plaits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaits. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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