Afro (noun)

A hairstyle characterized by a rounded shape and a large volume of naturally curly hair.

Origin:

The word "afro" is an abbreviation of the word "afro-american" which is a term used to describe the hairstyle that originated within the black community.

Examples:

1. He had an afro hairstyle that made him stand out in the crowd.
2. The afro hairstyle was popular in the 1970s.
3. She wore her afro hair in a puff style.
4. He had an afro that was a few inches tall.
5. The hairstyle is making a comeback and many young men are sporting an afro again.