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Definition plait in British English

plait noun

[countable] noun
/plæt/
1

a length of hair formed by twisting three separate lengths over each other, worn especially by women and girls. The usual American word is braid

Example

Christina's hair was tied back in a thick, glossy plait.

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Definition plait in British English