marcel

Noun

1. A hairstyle characterized by deep waves made by a curling iron.
2. A marcel wave.

Verb

1. (transitive) To wave (hair) by the marcel method.
2. (figuratively, transitive) To wave.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/mɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛl/

Etymology

Apparently from the French name Marcel, but accounts vary regarding who invented the style.

Synonyms

angle

bend

bring around

bring round

conjugate

decline

diffract

flex

incline

incurvate

induce

inflect

marcel wave

persuade

prevail

ram

🐏

wave

👋

marcelwave

Translations

مارسيل

Ondulation

κυματοειδές κτένισμα

krullen

lok