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marcel

/mɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛl/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A hairstyle characterized by deep waves made by a curling iron.
  2. A marcel wave.
  3. To wave (hair) by the marcel method.
  4. To wave.
  5. A male given name from French.
  6. A village in North Goa district, Goa, India.

Etymology / origin

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

  1. Marcellus(Latin)
  2. Marcel(French)
  3. marcel (English)
  4. Relations: bor, der

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