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marcel

Pronunciation: /mɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛl/

The English word “marcel” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

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

verb

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

Etymology

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

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